Two-time Olympic medalist to be honored in Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo parade
A two-time Olympic medalist and North Texas native will be honored at this year’s Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo All-Western Parade.
Keller native Austen Smith is riding in a carriage with Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker at the parade, which starts at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, in downtown. This year’s parade will honor the North Texas Olympians who competed in the 2024 Summer Olympics.
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Smith won bronze in individual skeet shooting and silver in mixed team skeet shooting. Smith also competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Here’s everything to know about this year’s parade.
When and where is the parade?
This year’s parade kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday in downtown Fort Worth.
The parade route begins at the Tarrant County Courthouse on North Main Street, follows the street to the Convention Center on West Ninth Street and back up Houston Street to Weatherford Street.
For a map of the parade route, visit here.
Is the parade free to attend?
Yes, however, tickets are available for those looking to sit in bleacher seats along the route.
Tickets cost between $12 to $20 depending on section and can be purchased online, by calling 817-502-0011 or going to the Dickies Arena box office at 1911 Montgomery St. Tickets must be purchased in advances as there will be no on-site purchases available, the stock show said.
Parade tickets are also good for one day of general admission to the stock show anytime during its 23-day run.
What is the parade like?
This year’s parade will feature nearly 3,000 horses walking the downtown Fort Worth streets.
Additionally, attendees can expect to see marching bands, floats, wagons and Fort Worth dignitaries participate in the festivities.
The 2025 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo runs from Jan. 17 to Feb. 8 at Will Rogers Memorial Center and Dickies Arena.
This story was originally published January 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM.
