She's not the official Calamity Jane of the parade (she didn't show up today), but she deserves a picture. 

Representing the traditional wild woman of the West. 

Large troupe, all on black horses. Totally excellent entertainment! 

Best flag display ever! Quite the sight in motion. 

She's from North Dakota. 

More cowgirls. 

What can I say? Cowgirl in red. 

University of Wyoming Cowboy Joe Pony which trots around the field after touchdowns at football games. 

More of the Lewis & Clark float. 

Part of the Lewis & Clark float. 

You can't read it, but the horse is in honor of fallen soldiers who used to participate in Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeos. 

Shriners start the parade. 

Patrick, Cierra and Lyn at Parade. 

Official Univ. of Wyoming Cowboy Logo 

Same pretty large boot. 

Back of pretty large boot. There are many of these standing around the Plaza. 

On the Depot Plaza with The Plains Hotel in the (middle) distance. Grier Furniture on the right is where my recliner awaits my final payment. 

The line goes on...and on...and on... 

She thought it was a "Prayer Breakfast". 

Those guys crossing the street have five blocks to walk to get in line. 

This group has only another 4 minutes wait for their pancakes. 

The Depot Plaza, home of entertainment, pancake breakfasts, and the Farmers' Market, starting in August. One Half block from my apt. 

Cheyenne Youth Symphony: The top helped keep them cool, but the day it rained, the hay bales got soaked (and cold). 

Strolling Strings were great! 

Waiting on parade to begin