DENVER — Longhorns, horses and cowboys took to the streets of downtown Denver for Thursday's parade kicking off the National Western Stock Show — and so did Colorado's photographers.
The beginnings of 2026's first significant snowstorm brought some flurries, but that didn't put a damper on the day's festivities or the photos.
Here's a sampling of shots posted to Denver7's Discover Colorado Facebook page.
Kyle Schwab | Posted in the Discover Colorado Through Your Photos group
Dave Masters | Posted in the Discover Colorado Through Your Photos group
Dave Masters | Posted in the Discover Colorado Through Your Photos group
Dave Masters
Amy Bennett | Posted in the Discover Colorado Through Your Photos group
Claudia Marina Ibañez | Posted in the Discover Colorado Through Your Photos group
Kyle Schwab | Posted in the Discover Colorado Through Your Photos group
Claudia Marina Ibañez | Posted in the Discover Colorado Through Your Photos group
Reid Neureiter | Posted in the Discover Colorado Through Your Photos group
The 120th National Western Stock Show runs through Jan. 25. Check out these 7 things to know before you go.
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