Tucson Rodeo & Parade 2009
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"The West at its Best"Mayor Walkup named 2009 Grand Marshal
Walkup was named during the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade press conference. Rodeo tickets now on saleThe upcoming 2009 Tucson RodeoThe Tucson Rodeo enters its 84th year with current and former World Champions competing in one of the top rodeos in North America. Seven professional rodeo events are featured at the Tucson Rodeo. Six of the events, bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, team roping and bull riding are all sanctioned by the Professional Cowboys Rodeo Association. Women’s barrel racing is sanctioned by the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association. The Tucson Rodeo purse plus entry fees equal over $290,000 in total prize money. The Tucson Rodeo is ranked in the top 20 professional rodeos in North America based on prize monies.
Free admission for school groups (no reservations necessary). Parking is free. There is no slack for roughstock events (bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc riding). Slack does not include any entertainment features. Special events at 12:30 p.m. each day of the Tucson Rodeo include children's Dodge Mutton Bustin' and the Justin Junior Rodeo. More schedule information, parking, tickets information, etc. The Tucson Rodeo ParadeThe Tucson Rodeo is sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, Inc. Link directly to the Tucson Rodeo Box Office to purchase tickets online. For more information call (520) 741-2233, or 1-800 964-5662. Information for the 2009 Tucson Rodeo and Paradew will be posted when available. Tucson Rodeo Web SItesOfficial Tucson Rodeo SIte: http://www.tucsonrodeo.com/
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The new Grand Marshall for the 2009 Tucson Rodeo Parade is Tucson's Mayor Robert (Bob) E. Walkup.
PRCA Rodeo: bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, team roping, women's barrel racing and bull riding.
Humberto Lopez named 2008 Grand Marshal
A self-made man, Humberto Lopez has washed dishes, dig ditches, worked fields, bagged groceries, and became one of the most recognized members of Tucson's business and non profit communities.
Lopez is recognized as the Tucson Rodeo Parade Grand Marshal for 2008 because he is a mentor, a leader, and a contributor to the community.
When Lopez was 12, his father died unexpectedly and his world changed dramatically. Both his mother and Lopez, who was the oldest of six children, went to work to support the family. Years of poverty followed.
He soon learned that the best way to escape the life of pverty was through education. His success came through hard work, perserverance and life lessons from family. Humberto holds two Public Accountant Certifications and a Bachelor's degree. He is president and co-founder of HSL Properties Inc, which deals primarily in the purchase, investment and development of real estate. He is active in community events, fundraisers and service organizations.
Former Surgeon General Carmona chosen as 2007 Grand Marshal
In a "roast style" presentation, former U.S. General Surgeon, and Tucson hero, Richard H. Carmona, was selected as the 2007 Grand Marshal of the 82nd Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Dr. Carmona, who finished his term as 17th Surgeon General of The United States, now serves as the Vice Chairman of Canyon Ranch and the CEO of the Canyon Ranch Health Division.
Originally trained in general and vascular surgery after medical school, Dr. Carmona began a second career in public health that propelled him to receive unanimous confirmation by the Senate in 2002 as theSurgeon General. Dr. Carmona also served as the Pima County Sheriff's Department surgeon and deputy sheriff.
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