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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: Code of the West, Ride for the Brand
	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 10, 2010, this year's parade will start off at 10 am.

	Parade Entry Information Deadline: All applications must be received by FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2010 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. This year the specific theme of Jubilee Days Parade is "A Salute to the Western Volunteer." 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 contact Christa Branch at LJDParade@gmail.com.



	Bryan Ragsdale to play for Street Dances Friday and Saturday! Bryan Ragsdale is a MODERN DAY MOUNTAIN MAN from Wyoming who writes songs about living life under a big blue sky. Known as the eco-cowboy, his music refects the values he was raised with, the values he teaches his own children, ideals that are often overlooked in mainstream music today. Bryan redefines “cowboy cool” for the modern world with an upbeat mix of country, bluegrass, and folk with a little old fashioned cowboy swagger thrown in for good measure. TJ Casey will perform Downtown Friday and Saturday When this larger-than-life artist steps under the spotlight, looks you in the eye, strums the strings on his guitar and opens his mouth to sing, the cowboy from his soul communicates with you . . . you live the song, the poem, the story. You smell trail dust and campfire smoke, feel sweat and grit on your brow, taste the blessed refreshment of clear spring water after a long, hot day of work… Boomerang Chili Cook-Off The 2010 Annual Boomerang Chili Cook-Off event will take place on July 10, downtown on Grand Ave. between 2nd and 3rd street. Set up time will be from 6:30-9 AM with cooking time from 9:00-11:30 AM. Judging and public tasting will be conducted from 11:30 AM to 1:45 PM with awards to follow thereafter. Awards this year will be given out for people’s choice, showmanship, and first, second, and third places. This year red and green chilies will be judged and awarded separately. Any chili that fits into the “any other” category will only be eligible for the people’s choice award. 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. Click here to register! Ribeye Rodeo The 2010 Ribeye Rodeo will take place on July 9 from 5-7 PM, downtown on Grand Ave. between 2nd and 3rd street. Click here for application to compete (PDF file). 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 FestThe 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 2009, 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 2010 Brew Fest will be Saturday July 10 from 1-6 PM at the Depot Park. Hope to see you there! Farmers Market Friday July 9th 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.

Downtown Activities
	Carnival July 8-10, Downtown Laramie

	Art Show July 8-10, Downtown Laramie


	Jalapeno Pepper Flaming Gorge July 8, Downtown Laramie, 5-8 PM

	Pancake Breakfast July 9, North Depot Park, 6-9 AM

Maurice's Fashion Show

July 9, Main Stage, Downtown, 3 PM

TJ Casey, Cowboy Poet

July 9, Main Stage, Downtown, 5 PM

Ribeye Rodeo, Griller's Contest

July 9, Downtown Laramie, 5-7 PM

Click here for application to compete (PDF file)

Farmer's Market

July 9, Downtown Laramie

Antique Tractor Show

July 10, Downtown Laramie

Dog Wash & Dog Show

July 10, Downtown Laramie, 11 AM

Boomerang Chili Cook-Off

July 10, Downtown Laramie, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM

Colt's Dunking Booth

July 10, Downtown Laramie, 12 Noon

Brewfest

July 10, North Depot Park, 1-6 PM

TJ Casey, Cowboy Poet

July 10, Main Stage, Downtown, 2 PM

Kowboy Karaoke

July 10, Main Stage, Downtown, 4 PM

Bed Races

July 10, Downtown Laramie, 4 PM

Street Dances

Thursday, July 8 at 8 PM

Dance the evening away to Centennial's own Hogback.

Friday, July 9 and Saturday, July 10 at 9 PM

Enjoy listening and dancing to Bryan Ragsdale.

Parade: Saturday, July 10
	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!