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Denver Kicks Off National Western Stock Show

by KREX News Room
by Kristina Kuestner

Story Created: Jan 11, 2013 at 12:03 AM MDT

Story Updated: Jan 11, 2013 at 12:42 AM MDT

DENVER(AP)- Denver gets ready to continue a 107-year-old tradition.

Longhorn cattle were driven through downtown, accompanied by horses and wagons during the annual parade kicking off the National Western Stock Show.

The 16-day event features rodeos and various crowd pleasing events.

Livestock including llamas and bison pass through the grounds of the stock show, which draws ranchers from around the region.

Leaders had considered building new facilities away from the city's historic stockyards which are now surrounded by homes and businesses. Although officials say the event is staying, despite $100 million in maintenance needs.

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