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Downtown activities are a tradition during Laramie Jubilee Days. Although the activities have varied greatly over the years, some things have become a staple. The Downtown Street Dances held Thursday through Saturday nights have been around for many years. The free pancake breakfast has also become an expected favorite. You can bet that the stores downtown will always have some activities planned during the day for the entire family to enjoy.

Laramie Jubilee Days Parade: "Wyoming Courage" Celebrating Wyoming's Patriots
	The Parade is always a Laramie favorite during Jubilee Days. Marching bands, reunion floats, local businesses, horseback riders and more can be seen winding through the streets of Laramie.

	Scheduled for Saturday, July 14, 2012, this year's parade will start off at 10 am.

	Parade Entry Information Deadline: All applications must be received by FRIDAY, JULY 6, 2012 Purpose: The purpose of the annual Laramie Jubilee Days Parade is to further the promotion and celebration of Wyoming’s statehood through Laramie and Albany County’s annual Jubilee Days celebration. The following rules are established by the Board of Directors to maintain the purpose and integrity of the Laramie Jubilee Days Parade. Entrants: All entrants in the Laramie Jubilee Days Parade are encouraged to develop plans for an entry that promote the purpose and theme of the Laramie Jubilee Days Parade General Theme: The general theme of Jubilee Days is western and includes the western heritage of our community and our state. Specific Theme: Each year, the Board of Directors determines a specific theme for the Laramie Jubilee Days Parade for entries to focus upon which is primary and in addition to the general theme. All parade entries, except clowns, bands, military units, colorful performing and marching groups shall be western and related to the above theme, unless otherwise approved by the Laramie Jubilee Days Parade and Committee. All riders shall be required to wear appropriate western attire; boots, hats, long-sleeve shirts, historical attire for women. Lone riders will not be permitted, but will be teamed with another rider or group. All applications for entry are subject to the approval of, and acceptance by the parade committee. Any entry application which may be categorized as described in Paragraph 4 herein shall be considered “suspect” and subject to scrutiny and decision of the approval or disapproval by the Laramie Jubilee Days Parade Committee. All decisions of the Laramie Jubilee Days Parade Committee are final. All entries must be in place by 9:00 a.m. on the morning of the parade Judging will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the staging area

	Click here for an application for a parade entry. For questions about the parade or to email your application, contact Joe Yovich at yovichjr@aol.com. Downtown Vendors Click here for the application to vend during downtown activities.

Performances for 2012 to be announced!

Be sure to check out all the various events going on in Downtown Laramie during Jubilee Days. There is plenty to do and something for everyone!

Boomerang Chili Cook-Off

The 2012 Annual Boomerang Chili Cook-Off event will take place on Saturday, July 14^th in Historic downtown Laramie on 2^nd Street between Ivinson and Grand Ave. Set up time will be from 6:00 am to 7:15 am with cooking time from 7:30 am to 10:00 am. Judging will take place between 10:00 am and 11:00 am, and public tasting will be open from 11:00am to 12:00 pm with awards to follow thereafter. Awards this year will be given out for people’s choice, showmanship, and 1^st and 2^nd places in both red and green categories. All proceeds from entry fees and the people’s choice voting will be donated to the Meredith and Jeannie Ray Cancer Center and to Hospice of Laramie. For more information or to enter your chili recipe contact Darcie Hoffland at the Laramie Boomerang by emailing advmgr@laramieboomerang.com. Or to register go to http://www.laramieboomerang.com/chili_cookoff/ to register.

Ribeye Rodeo

The 2012 Ribeye Rodeo will take place on July 13 from 5:30 PM, downtown on Grand Ave. between 2nd and 3rd streets. Click here for application to compete (PDF file). There is a $10 application fee and application deadline is July 1. Mail completed forms to Laramie Jubilee Days, P.O. Box 1271, Laramie, WY 82073. Contact Christa Branch at LJDRibeyeRodeo@gmail.com for more information.

Downtown Laramie Brew Fest

The Downtown Laramie Brew Fest is one of the Downtown Laramie Business Association’s primary fundraisers and it is gaining popularity each year. Since its inception in 2006, the Downtown Laramie Brew Fest has grown in scope and size, attracting more breweries, more sponsors and more participants.

In 2010, the Brew Fest hosted 900 people who enjoyed live music, barbeque concessions, and beer samples from over twenty breweries from across the nation. Participants of the brew fest experience a laid back afternoon in the Downtown’s Depot Park, where they are given the opportunity to sample dozens of specialty ales, vote on their favorites and visit with brewers about their craft beers. At the end of the afternoon, many participants stay downtown to eat dinner and enjoy the Jubilee Days carnival and street dance. In its four years, the Downtown Laramie Brew Fest has become a Jubilee Days Tradition.

The 2012 Brew Fest will be Saturday July 14 from 1-6 pm at the Depot Park. Hope to see you there!

Farmers Market

Friday, July 13th kicks off the first Downtown Farmer’s Market of the year! It runs from July through the end of September every Friday and has had up to 30+ vendors. The market is a great place to find fresh vegetables, homemade bread, kettle corn, roasted peppers, homemade salsa, and locally handcrafted pottery and crafts.

Flaming Gorge Jalapeño Eating Contest

The 2012 “Flaming Gorge” Jalapeño Eating Contest will take place on the main stage in Historic Downtown Laramie Thursday, July 12^th. Participants are asked to show up between 5:00 and 5:30 pm to register. The gorge will commence at 6 pm. For more information email Christa Branch at csbranch8@gmail.com.

Downtown Activities

Wednesday, July 11

Carnival, Downtown Laramie

Thursday, July 12

Carnival, Downtown Laramie, 3 PM

Flaming Gorge Jalapeno Eating Contest, Downtown Laramie, 6 PM

Street Dance with Y Bar 4 Downtown Laramie, 8 PM

Friday, July 13

Carnival, Downtown Laramie

Pancake Breakfast, North Depot Park, 6-9 AM

DLBA Fashion Show, Main Stage, Downtown, 3 PM

Farmer's Market, Downtown, 3-7 PM

Old Laramie City Brothel Tour, 1^st Street Plaza, 5:30 PM & 7 PM

Ribeye Rodeo, Griller's Contest, Downtown Laramie, 5:30 PM Click here for application to compete (PDF file) $10 application fee. Applications due July 1.

Saturday, July 14

Carnival, Downtown Laramie

5K Fun Run, Downtown Laramie

Trike Race, Downtown Laramie

Jubilee Days Parade, Downtown Laramie, 10 AM

Boomerang Chili Cook-Off, Downtown Laramie, 11 AM

West Side Stories Tour, Downtown Laramie, 11 and 11:30 AM

Cowbell’s BBQ, Downtown Laramie, 11 AM

ACPE Ice Cream Social, Downtown Laramie

Antique Tractor Show, Downtown Laramie

Classic Bicycle Show, Downtown Laramie

Brewfest, North Depot Park, 1-6 PM

Wagon Rides, Downtown Laramie, 1-3 PM

Old Laramie City Walking Tour, , 1^st Street Plaza, 1:30 & 3:30 PM

Dog Wash & Dog Show, Downtown, 2 PM

Bed Races, Downtown Laramie, 4 PM

Sunday, July 15

Boots, Brushes and Bourbon, Laramie Plains Museum, 11 AM-1 PM

Art on the Ivinson Lawn, Laramie Plains Museum, 11 AM-1 PM

Half-price Museum Tours, Laramie Plains Museum, 11 AM-1 PM

Street Dances

Thursday, July 12 at 8 PM

Dance the evening away to Y Bar 4.

Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14 at 8 PM

Enjoy listening and dancing to High Country.

Parade: Saturday, July 14
	Line up Entries must be in place by 9 am. Judging will begin in the staging area at 9 am.

	Parade Information The parade will begin at 10 am. The LJD Board of Directors and all the volunteers hope that you enjoy this year's parade! Parade Route There is a new parade route this year. See the map below for the new route!