The Commerce City Memorial Day Parade honors veterans for their service to our country -- you won't find a more patriotic parade in Denver!  The Westernaires White Division teams are proud to participate in this great annual event. Westernaires is truly honored to have received the Grand Marshals Award from the parade judges in 2019.

The parade begins at 9:30AM at E. 64th Ave. and Newport St., and ends at 60th Ave. & Colorado Boulevard.  Prior to the parade, the city will host a ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Park at 9:00AM to recognize the Grand Marshals.

"Interclub", as it's come to be called, is an opportunity for our youngest riders to show off their newly-gained equitation skills.  It's also one of the rare occasions when Westernaire riders are asked to compete individually, rather than as a team. 

All Tenderfoot- and Junior-level riders are grouped into classes by age and perform basic maneuvers that one might see in a Western equitation show (walk, trot, lope, reverse).

Independent judges select the top 5 riders from each class for ribbons.  The top 3 riders from each class advance to the semi-final rounds.  Eventually, the Top 5 riders for the entire club are crowned!

In between equitation classes, the audience is entertained by various specialty acts.  The graduating Westernaires Seniors provide comic relief and pose with each classes' winners.

Join the Varsity Big Red Team as they kick off their 2026 Summer show season at Denver Polo Club’s Sunday Funday Opening Day event. The Westernaires Varsity team will perform a Grand Entry as well as their famous Firelight drill between polo chukkers. Don’t miss this fun day filled with horses and excitement!

Doors open at 10:00AM and Grand Entry begins at 11:00AM. General admission ticket pricing starts from $29. Tickets are available starting on April 13th and can be purchased in advance from the Denver Polo Club website.

Join the Westernaires White Division base teams as they perform their precision mounted drills for family, friends, and the public.  White Division Show is designed to provide riders with a fun, full-costume show experience.  The White Division is Westernaires' middle, training division.

Admission is free.  Grand Entry kicks off at 5:30PM at the Jeffco Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena. 

Join the Westernaires White Division specialty teams as they perform for family, friends, and the public in this highly-entertaining show.  White Division Show is designed to provide riders with a fun, full-costume show experience.  The White Division is Westernaires' middle, training division.

Admission is free.  Grand Entry kicks off at 11:30PM at the Jeffco Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena. 

The annual Evergreen Rodeo Parade brings western tradition to life with colorful floats, and community spirit in beautiful downtown Evergreen. Select Westernaires White Division riders will participate in this grand event.

The parade begins at 10:00AM on Main Street. Bring your lawn chairs for the fun!

The Westernaires Riders of the Steppes team make their appearance at the Colorado tradition that is the Flying Heels Rodeo in picturesque Granby, Colorado. Daring stunts and pyramids performed on dashing horses will knock your socks off.

Rodeo has been a mainstay in Granby since 1943. Pull your boots on and come join Granby as they celebrate the sport of rodeo every Saturday night in June and July, plus July 4th.

For more information visit the Granby Rodeo website: https://www.granbyrodeo.com/
Purchase tickets in advance from the Granby Rodeo website.

The Park Hill 4th of July Parade is a family-friendly event in its 12th year running!

The parade begins at 1:30PM and runs along 23rd Avenue for approximately one mile from Dexter Street to Krameria Street. A street fair concludes the parade on the 2200 block of Kearney St. (between 22nd and 23rd Aves.), with food, music, kids activities, and more.

Join select members of the Crimson Rangers and Royal Rangers teams as they perform at Denver Polo Club’s Sunday Funday on July 5th. Don’t miss this event filled with horses and excitement!

Doors open at 10:00AM and Grand Entry begins at 11:00AM. Tickets go on sale April 13th and start from $29. Be sure to purchase in advance from the Denver Polo Club website, because this event will sell out quickly! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-of-july-themed-polo-tailgate-july-5-2026-tickets-1977855187107

Celebrating National Day of the Cowboy, come out for this free Wild West experience featuring some of the Westernaires Red and White division horseback drill teams, exciting specialty acts, and interactive experiences for everyone.

Specially tailored for summer camp groups, child day care classes, and adult day care groups, this fun-filled, inclusive event offers 30-minute long, unique, action-packed shows every 45 minutes. Activities are offered for all ages! Outdoor fun like the petting zoo, face painting, and interactive learning opportunities make the Western Heritage Show a smash hit with kids and adults alike.

Each show is held indoors in a climate-controlled space, with different performances every 45 minutes, beginning at 10:00AM and going until 2:45PM. Other activities outside of the show arena commence at 10:00AM and go until 2:45PM. Bring a picnic lunch and stay for the fun!

Please RSVP to this event by July 18th by completing this online form. Questions can be emailed to WesternHeritage@westernaires.org.

Buffalo Bill Days is a three-day celebration of all things Golden!  This event dates back to the 1940's as a trail ride up Lookout Mountain to Buffalo Bill's grave.  The Buffalo Bill Days Committee has expanded the activities through the years and it is now the largest community festival held in Golden.  Come see the Westernaires White Division teams sparkle and shine in this spectacular atmosphere!

The parade begins at 10:00AM at 9th and Washington Avenue, travels South on Washington, turns right onto 13th Street, and concludes at 13th & Arapahoe.

Swap those cowboy boots for your running shoes and join us for the fifth annual Spirit of the West 5K run / walk and Family Fun Dash.

REGISTER EARLY for discounts! Prizes awarded for best costumes. 5K events begin at 7:00AM, while the Family Fun Dash begins at 8:00AM. This hilly 5K course route loops through the Sixth Avenue West neighborhood, and concludes at the course starting point, Kyffin Elementary. Festivities and swag bags are provided to each registrant, and medals are awarded to 1st-3rd place finishers of each age class.

This event benefits Westernaires, and is produced and directed by the Westernaires Alumni Association, our alumni group who helps to support the Westernaires organization. Founded in 1949, Westernaires is comprised of over 1,000 dedicated young people, aged 9 to 19. Westernaires encourages self-respect, teamwork, responsibility, and leadership through horsemanship and family participation. Westernaires has proudly trained young people to use their talents and skills in the best traditions of the West.

Interested in volunteering or sponsoring this event? Sign up here.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Catch the Westernaires Trick & Fancy Ropers and Batons teams as they perform for the visitors of Douglas County Fair’s Unbridled Rodeo. The amazing and entertaining tricks from these performers are interactive fun for all ages.

Westernaires is proud to be a part of this accessible rodeo and fair experience designed for designed for individuals with disabilities, lower mobility, and/or sensory sensitivity. This event offers a fun and welcoming environment filled with interactive activities like roping, barrel racing, and even riding a real mechanical bull—just like a traditional rodeo, but tailored for all abilities.

For more information on this event, click here: https://douglascountyfairandrodeo.com/things-to-do/unbridled-rodeo/

Join the Westernaires Rio Bravo team as they perform at Denver Polo Club’s Sunday Funday on August 2nd Don’t miss this event filled with horses and excitement!

Doors open at 10:00AM and Grand Entry begins at 11:00AM. Tickets start from $29 go on sale on April 13th. Purchase them in advance from the Denver Polo Club website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disco-sunday-polo-tailgate-august-2-2026-tickets-1977853258338

The Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival is a three-day event that is highlighted with its famous parade on Saturday morning.  Come see the Westernaires White Division teams dazzle in their colorful costumes!

Parade begins at 9:30AM, kicks off from 38th & Ames Street, and travels West on 38th Avenue.  The parade's end is 38th & Upham Street.

Westernaires couldn't be more proud to be a part of the of Littleton's Western Welcome Week Parade festivities!  Join the Royal Rangers Crimson Rangers, and Nighthorse Rangers teams (all from the Westernaires Red Division) in this first-rate celebration of "Community and Friendship".

The Western Welcome Week parade begins at 10AM at Littleton Boulevard and Gallup Street.  It moves West on the North side of Littleton Boulevard, continuing through downtown Littleton on Main Street.  At the end of Main Street, it turns South onto Rapp Street, and ends at Arapahoe Community College (at Rapp and Church streets).  For a full schedule of Littleton's Western Welcome Week, click here.

New members are only accepted once yearly.  This is the evening in which prospective new members and their parents can come learn more about Westernaires and stay for a spectacular arena show! 

Boys and girls aged 9 to 14 are invited to join Westernaires.  No previous experience with horses is needed, and you do not need to own a horse.  Trusty Westernaires rental horses are available for a nominal fee.

If you're looking for a fun way to build self-reliance, horsemanship, and teamwork in a great family setting, Westernaires is the place to be.

To learn more about membership in Westernaires, click here to view answers to our most frequently-asked questions. 

The "White Division Olympics" show is an opportunity for a friendly competition between the middle, training teams of Westernaires.  A free show for family, friends, and the public, White Division Olympics showcases the progress that these young riders have made throughout the year.

For many riders, this is their final White Division show before proceeding to the Red Division show specialty acts.

Base drill teams perform on Sunday at 11:30AM.

Celebrating Snowmass’ local heritage, this equestrian themed event returns to the Snowmass Rodeo Grounds for its third year to celebrate the long-standing tradition of horsemanship in the Roaring Fork Valley. From 11:00am to 2:00pm, get up close and personal with the animals of Smiling Goat Ranch, watch equestrian demos, and enjoy a marketplace filled with favorite farmer’s market vendors and activities for kids. 

Select Westernaires teams will be announced soon, so stay tuned!

For more information, visit: www.gosnowmass.com/event/the-mane-event/ 

The "White Division Olympics" show is an opportunity for a friendly competition between the middle, training teams of Westernaires.  A free show for family, friends, and the public, White Division Olympics showcases the progress that these young riders have made throughout the year.

For many riders, this is their final White Division show before proceeding to the Red Division show teams.

Specialty teams perform on Saturday evening at 5:30PM.

Join the Westernaires Precisionettes team as they perform at Denver Polo Club’s final Sunday Funday of 2026 on September 6th. Don’t miss this event filled with horses and excitement!

Doors open at 10:00AM and Grand Entry begins at 11:00AM. Tickets start from $29 go on sale on April 13th. Purchase them in advance from the Denver Polo Club website.

Westernaires couldn't be more proud to be a part of the of the Louisville Labor Day Parade festivities!  Join select members of our White Division teams in Louisville’s 90th annual celebration.

Bring your chairs and blankets to Main Street for the 10:00AM start, and consider arriving early to see the Children’s Pet Parade on Main Street at 9:00AM.

The parade begins at the intersection of E. Lafayette St. and Main St. (the south end of the Louisville Middle School campus) and runs south down Main Street, ending at the intersection of Main St. and Parkview Ave.

A full schedule of events for Louisville’s Labor Day Weekend celebrations is below. For additional information, entry forms, and schedules, please visit LouisvilleCO.gov/LaborDay.

Sheridan Celebrates is an annual parade and festival celebrating the town of Sheridan and its residents.  Come see the Westernaires White Division teams sparkle as they maneuver through the parade route! 

The parade begins at 10AM at the Sheridan High School parking lot located at Lowell Blvd & Nassau Court.  The Parade route moves:

• North on S. Lowell Blvd

• East on Milan Avenue

• South on Federal Blvd

• Judging stand is at the corner of Federal & Oxford

• Parade concludes after turning West on Oxford Avenue