About the Parade

Join us for this free event as we step back in time to celebrate our historic Texas roots and the kick-off of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. The parade route runs through the streets of downtown San Antonio and features participants who represent the heritage of our Lone Star State and the Old West. Fort Hood 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Sam Houston Caisson, Texas Heritage Riders and of course, a herd of Texas Longhorns are just some of the snapshots that celebrate the legacy of our great State. Before the parade, you can enjoy the Stampede 5K as well as the Wrangler Breakfast and don't forget the Vaquero Cook-Off right after the parade.

Stampede 5K Run/Walk

The 5K run/walk kicks off the Western Heritage Parade & Cattle Drive in historic streets of downtown San Antonio. The Stampede takes place along the parade route, covering parts of Houston and Alamo Streets.

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Vaquero Cook-Off

Head to downtown San Antonio and Market Square to enjoy some of the traditional staples of the vaqueros from the 1800s. Cook-off entries include Cooks Choice, Chili, and Menudo.

Wrangler Breakfast

Enjoy free breakfast, biscuits & gravy, sampling, and vendor booths at the Wrangler Breakfast at Santa Rosa Street between Houston St. and Commerce St. from 9AM-Noon.

Longhorn Corral

Front row parade seating and breakfast hospitality with a Longhorn Corral Ticket 9:30AM-12:30PM at Milam Park.

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Western Heritage Parade & Weekend