We have chosen Greeley as our place to "lay-low" over the 4th of July when everyone that has an RV in North America decides to use it. We have found that on national holidays if we are not safe and secure in an RV-Park we will find ourselves without a place to stay. We knew Greeley was having a Stampede and thought it would provide some entertainment over the 4th but had no idea how much entertainment.

Throughout the weekend and into the 4th of July we would head out to the Stampede grounds to get our daily fix. The Greeley Stampede is one big beehive of activity that last for two weeks. They feature a carnival, food booths, good free entertainment every day of the week Pro Rodeo or Pro bull riding or nationally known entertainment every day/night. Entertainment included Gretchen Wilson, Blake Shelton, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Trisha Yearwood, Mark Chesnutt, Sugarland, Darryl Worley, Big & Rich and Cowboy Troy. To say there was more to do than we were able to do is an understatement but we tried. Every night they featured a good area band that played from 10PM till midnight. It was that free entertainment every night from 10 to 12 that about did me in.

Longhorn Cattle in the Greeley, Colorado 4th of July Parade

 

 

 

Then on the 4th of July Greeley and the Stampede Committee put on a monster parade with over 120 entries. The parade started with a heard of Texas longhorn cattle making their way through town. This heard of longhorns made their way through town like this was one of their routines.

Longhorn Cattle in the Greeley, Colorado 4th of July Parade

 

 

I find it hard to believe these big animals with huge horns are just ambling down the street with people lining both sides.

 

 

Longhorn Cattle Greeley 4th of July Parade

 

 

The massive horns on these cattle looked menacing to me, gosh they were big and beautiful (the horns and the cattle).

 

Longhorn Cattle Greeley 4th of July Parade

 

Can you believe the clown stabbers on this big boy? And they are just walking down the street.

 

Here are some of our other Travel Adventures near Greeley:

Ault, Colorado Agriculture ** Greeley Parade in 2009 ** Greeley Stampede Parade 2009 ** Commanche Peak Wilderness **

Fort Collins and the Poudre River ** Poudre Canyon Scenic Drive ** Poudre River Scenic Drive ** Greeley Agriculture **

Greeley Feed Lots ** Greeley Grain Elevators ** Centennial Village ** Longhorn Cattle in Greeley Parade ** Greeley's 2006 Parade