Colmo Parade 2012
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The Colmo del Rodeo Parade was met with overwhelming fanfare in July 2010 and was well attended again in 2011. Residents stake claim to their spots in Old Town Salinas early in the day, putting out folding chairs and blankets on the curbs, insuring a great vantage point so they won't miss any of the entries as they cruise down Main Street in all their glory. Once again this year, the Kiddie Kapers Parade will precede the Colmo del Rodeo Parade on Saturday July 14th. As soon as the parades ended people were asking, "Will the Colmo be back next year?" After much thought and consideration, the Rodeo has decided that on July 14, 2012, the 82nd annual Kiddie Kapers Parade will take place at 6:30pm along with the much-loved Colmo Parade starting at 8pm.
As the California Rodeo was first produced in 1911, so was the first informal night parade. The parade was organized by local townsfolk and included decorated automobiles that would drive down Main St. in Salinas to wrap up Big Week festivities. Later, in 1913, the parade was formalized. After the 1985 Big Week, the Colmo was eliminated from Rodeo activities, though a few years later in 1987 it was brought back and was a part of the Saturday horse parade. The Colmo del Rodeo Parade was reinstated in 2010 as part of the centennial anniversary celebration of the California Rodeo Salinas and will return in 2012.
Long-time Rodeo volunteer Mikel Ann Miller will once again head up the committee for the Colmo Parade along with professional parade coordinator Ray Pulver of Upbeat Parades. There is an application and approval process that each group must go through in order to participate with a float or a group in the Colmo Parade.
2012 Colmo del Rodeo Parade Grand Marshall Bear Pasco
The California Rodeo Salinas is excited to present the Colmo del Rodeo Parade on Saturday July 14th and proud to announce that Bear Pascoe will be the Grand Marshall this year. Bear is a California cowboy who grew up in Porterville on his family's ranch. He played quarterback in high school and later played tight end at Fresno State University. As a tight end at Fresno State, Pascoe tied the record for most touchdown receptions in a game with three against Texas A&M in 2007. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 2009 but went to the New York Giants shortly after that where he debuted for them in 2009 and still plays for them today, sporting a shiny, new Super Bowl XLVI ring. Bear caught his first career touchdown pass during the 2011-2012 NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers. During Super Bowl XLVI, Bear caught 4 passes to help the Giants defeat the Patriots, 21-17. Bear still enjoys roping and other rodeo events in his spare time and we are excited that he will be coming to Salinas to be a part of the California Rodeo's Colmo del Rodeo Parade.
Apply to have your float in the Colmo Parade, click here.
To read about sponsorship opportunities, click HERE
Pass the Hat Program for the Colmo del Rodeo Parade
The California Rodeo Salinas is looking to partner with the Oldtown Salinas Association and member businesses to make the most of the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas and to be sure the Colmo del Rodeo Parade can continue in the future.
Beginning 102 days out from the 102nd California Rodeo (April 8th) through July 7, 2012, go into any of your favorite Oldtown Salinas merchants to make a donation of $1 or more, and receive a paper Colmo del Rodeo Parade Hat (similar to Children's Miracle Network)to be hung in that business. All proceeds from the Pass the Hat program, will be donated to the Colmo del Rodeo Parade to keep the tradition alive.
As a Business Owner, What Can I Do?
- Sign Up to participate in one or more of the programs through the Oldtown Salinas Associati.on
- Support the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas by decorating your windows. Contest ends July 16th. Just post a photo of your window to Facebook and the most 'likes' wins. See carodeo.com for details.
- Stay Open during the Colmo del Rodeo and Kiddie Kapers Parade on Saturday, July 14.
- Raise over $250 for the Colmo del Rodeo Parade and receive parade sponsorship benefits.
