Grand Entry

PHOTO BY MILLER PHOTO

PHOTO FROM PRESCOTT FRONTIER DAYS® ARCHIVES

The World’s Oldest Rodeo® is steeped in tradition. One such custom is the Grand Entry, which was first documented in 1920. It’s a time honored tradition with an inspirational oration during which more than 50 riders fill the arena. Featured riders include Prescott Frontier Days® (PFD) members, volunteers, competing cowboys and cowgirls, and rodeo royalty. Riders display colorful flags representing the featured sponsors of the 2021 World’s Oldest Rodeo®. This is our opportunity to thank the sponsors who continue to support the vision and tradition of the World’s Oldest Rodeo®, celebrating its 134th year at this arena!

As our grand entry procession exits the arena, we salute in song and presentation of the American Flag, the symbol of our country. As the flag circles the arena, bolstering with pride, please take a moment to remember the symbolism it represents: stars on a background of blue for “faith from above,” red for “courage,” white for “strength,” and blue for “justice.” Let these ideals guide our lives, each and every day. Additionally, on the 4th of July, in honor of Military Appreciation Day, military flags are scheduled to be posted by the PFD grand entry riders. Please join us in paying homage to our veterans and first responders − past and present, home and abroad. May they all return home safely one day! Rummel Eye Care generously sponsored the purchase of matching shirts, saddle blankets and horse equipment for our pivot riders. We thank Rummel Eye Care for their support of the World’s Oldest Rodeo® .

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