Saturday, June 14, 2025
10AM
Grand Ave; Ponca City, OK
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Mayor: Kelsey Wagner
Time: 10:00 a.m. (Line-up at 9:00 a.m.)
Announcer: Jimmy Farmer
Place: Grand Avenue, Ponca City, OK
101 Parade Announcer (at 3rd & Grand):
Jimmy Farmer
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Your Ponca City FFA & Shriners are serving popcorn at the Veterans Plaza, and Surf’s Up Snowcone Bus is located at 3rd and Grand, on the north side. Be on the lookout for a Freddy’s employee to receive your Freddy’s coupon!
Escorts: Sheriff Steve Kelley (Kay County Sheriff's Office), Ponca City Police Department, Newkirk Police Department, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Otoe-Missouria Police Department.
We thank all our peace officers for starting our 66th Annual 101 Wild West Rodeo Parade!
At Oak – Parade Marshal: Jimmie Munroe
World champion barrel racer, WPRA leader, and rodeo legend.
Granddaughter of Zack Miller (Miller Brothers 101 Ranch), 1975 WPRA World Champion.
11-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier.
ProRodeo Hall of Fame, National Cowgirl Hall of Fame inductee.
Advocate for equal prize money and modernized rodeo standards.
Jimmie Munroe represents the grit, grace, and glory of rodeo. We are proud to honor her as the 2025 101 Wild West Rodeo Parade Marshal.
Mayor Kelsey Wagner
State Senator Bill Coleman
Representative Ken Luttrell
District Attorney Brian Hermanson
Kay County Treasurer Ronda Stephens
Kay County Assessor Janell Leaming
101 Rodeo Foundation Board:
Chairman Cory Goodno, Tyler Mayse, Shawndra Sheik, Kacey Goodno, Dr. Tim Blanton, Lauren Meador, Hank Hainzinger, Travis Whitefield, Philip Snow, Wade Locke, Colton Pease, Sadie Fry, and Chad Vanhoesen
Escorted by HF Trucking & Merrick’s Custom Leather with sponsor flags.
Rodeo Officials & Clowns (meet at Taco Stop):
Garrett Yerigan – 2x PRCA Announcer of the Year
Justin Rumford – 10x PRCA Clown of the Year
Cody Emerson – Top 5 PRCA Bullfighter
Nathan Harp – 2023 PBR Award Recipient
Travis Gidley – 2016 Top 9 Bullfighters Only
Posting the Colors: Lauren Meador
Celebrating the 250th birthday of our military.
Flags: Century Products, Phillips 66, HRI Roofing & Post Frame
Other Entries:
Budget Towing
McCall for Governor
2011 Lamborghini (Sam Lionelli, Combat Syndicate)
Po Hi-Steppers (Coach Katie Parr) pulled by HRI Roofing & Post Frame
Friends of Jeremy Sacket 2025
Century Products (Official stock tank of PRCA & NFR)
Ponca City Energy
Ponca City Noon Lions Club with Kid Sight Trailer
Continental Carbon Company
Ponca City Cheerleaders (Coach Norene Graves)
Ponca City Jr. High Cheer (Coach Ashtin Graham)
Skyway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Ponca City Football (Coach Rolo)
Ponca City Fire Department
Yee Yee Diesel Pro
One Up Roofing & Exteriors, LLP
Ponca City Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts of America
Sgt. First Class Randy Dailey – M113E1 Tank
Ponca City Lady Cat Basketball
Collins-Duggan Sooner Wagon (In memory of Fred Collins, Jr.)
Ranch Drive Fire Department
Heather Cannon Honda
101 Ranch Oldtimers Association
HRI Roofing & Post Frame
1997 Pontiac Formula Convertible (Todd Blackwell)
1978 Datsun 280z (Butch – Reliable Auto)
1957 Chevy Maui Blue Dove Gray (Jerry & Ronnie Robinson)
North Central Hydraulic
Oklahoma Blaze Allstars Cheer (pulled by Lime Rolloffs)
Kay Electric COOP
Stuteville Chevrolet GMC
Kildare Fire Department
Sunny Creek Trading Post
Skyway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Ponca City Megaburger
Lou’s Brew by 56 Feed Co – Mobile drink trailer (debut appearance)
Fresh lemonades, dirty sodas, snow cones & more.
Follow Lou’s Brew on Facebook!
Choate Racing (Ponca City)
One Up Roofing & Exteriors, LLP
Manley Cattle Company
Miss Ponca City 2025: Torran Cremers
Miss Ponca City Teen 2025: Toryn Smykil
Jr. Miss Ponca City 2025: Kynsley Meeker
Little Miss Ponca City 2025: Laila Reeves
Miss Ponca City Princess 2025: Kinzleigh Larimer
Shriners Hospital Trailer (Pulled by Creative Cabinets)
Popcorn served with Ponca City FFA students on Grand Ave
Oklahoma Youth Ranch Rodeo Association (OYRRA)
Richard’s Tack & Harness (Ron Richards and family)
Taylor Thompson & Garry Scott
PRCA Cowboys & Cowgirls
RUC and Saddle Clubs – Newkirk Range Riders
Randy Flores and Riders
Extra Horses & Riders with Dr. Tim & Garrison Blanton and Wade Locke
Directly following the parade is the Annual Kid’s Rodeo at the Ponca City Library, thanks to the volunteers of PYE (Ponca Young Employees).
Horse trailers, car trailers, and early floats should park at Life Center.
To enter, call Echo Blanton at (580) 765-2482 or (580) 716-4992.
Thank you to everyone for entering and making this event amazing!
The parade is a wonderful way to kick off the rodeo festivities. It features a variety of floats, marching bands, cowboys, cowgirls, and other Wild West characters. The parade is a true celebration of the Wild West, and it is a great way to experience the spirit of the West in a fun and festive atmosphere.
One of the highlights of the parade is the procession of cowboys and cowgirls on horseback. These riders are dressed in their finest Western gear, complete with hats, boots, and spurs. They ride down the parade route, showing off their horsemanship skills and their love for the Western lifestyle.
Another popular attraction in the parade is the floats. These colorful creations are decorated with all kinds of Western-themed imagery, from cowboys and Indians to covered wagons and cacti. The floats are a great way to showcase the creativity and talent of the local community, and they add to the festive atmosphere of the parade.
In addition to the cowboys, cowgirls, and floats, the parade also features a variety of marching bands. These bands come from all over the country, and they play a variety of music, from traditional Western tunes to modern pop songs. The bands add an extra element of excitement to the parade, and they help to get the crowd energized and excited for the rodeo.
Overall, the 101 Wild West Rodeo Parade is a wonderful celebration of the Wild West and all that it represents. It is a fun and festive event that brings people together to celebrate the traditions and culture of the West. Whether you are a longtime fan of rodeo and Western culture or you are just looking for a fun and unique experience, the 101 Wild West Rodeo Parade is definitely worth checking out. So mark your calendars and come on down to Ponca City, Oklahoma for a Wild West adventure you won't soon forget!