Laramie Jubilee Days has returned for another year and is currently ongoing. Events started on July 5 with the Shirley Lilley Memorial Kids Horse Show and will continue until July 13. Jubilee Days is a large celebration with live music, a carnival, rodeos, parades, and various other activities to enjoy.
Wednesday, the junior bull riding event kicked off at 7 p.m., with tickets costing $8 for anyone over the age of 12. If you’ve managed to stay in the state of Wyoming for any amount of time without seeing bull riding, I highly recommend checking it out. Bull riding is one of the most dangerous rodeo events, and the people who do it are pros.
The carnival began on Tuesday and will continue until July 12. On July 10, a celebration was held at the Territorial Prison for Wyoming’s 135th birthday, marking its admission to the Union on July 10, 1890. After your day’s worth of activities, the downtown carnival in the evening will have a wide variety of events, from more bull riding to mariachi music and even a jalapeño eating contest. July 11 will see plenty more live music from a variety of bands, including the Rowdy Decker Band, the Jamie Hansen Band and Barely Gettin’ By. At 7 p.m., there will be the first PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) performance that you won’t want to miss!
On July 12, a parade starts at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Laramie, and afterward there will be more live music from Jake Haffey, Davis, and Mavrik, as well as The Coveralls. Another PRCA performance will also be held, and at night the Rowdy Decker Band will finish off the evening. Jubilee Days will wrap up on July 13 with a final PRCA performance, capping off several days of community celebrations.
If you’ve never been to Jubilee Days or a rodeo, I highly recommend grabbing a couple of friends and checking it out. Take a break from whatever you’re up to and enjoy what Laramie has to offer!
