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Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo's All-Western Parade expected to set historic records in 2024

December 26,2023

See full NBC DFW article by NBCDFW Staff here.

The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is set to run Jan. 12 - Feb. 3, 2024, and organizers say the All-Western Parade is expected to break records.

An estimated 3,000 horses are expected to participate in the parade which beats the previous record of 2,800 set in 2023.

"The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo All Western Parade is really a sight to behold with a wonderful cross-section of Western tradition combined with a celebration of the city's strong Charro and Escaramuza culture," said parade Co-Chairman Phillip Schutts. "The TCU marching band always kicks off the parade with lots of energy and we're especially excited to honor law enforcement for all they do to protect our state and community."

The event which steps off in Downtown Fort Worth on Jan. 13 at 11 a.m. will pay tribute to law enforcement agencies from across the state.

In addition to Fort Worth's own police department mounted unit, other mounted law enforcement units to be included are the U.S. Border Patrol Rio Grande and Laredo sectors, the Texas Department of Public Safety Capital Police, Dallas County Sheriff's Posse Reserves, Midland County Sheriff's Department, Tarrant County Sheriff's Department and the cities of Arlington, Dallas, Grand Prairie, Lubbock and McKinney.

Civilian sheriffs' posses from across the state will be recognized, as well, for their support of these agencies through search and rescue, fundraising and community awareness.