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Celebrate Military Monday at Cheyenne Frontier Days

A tank rolls down the road in the parade Saturday, July 20 on Capitol Avenue in Cheyenne. (Jared Gendron/Cap City News)

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne Frontier Days offers a plethora of engaging events for both local residents and visiting tourists.

The fairgrounds will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. daily.

Today is Military Monday, and the fairground recommends that attendees wear red, white and blue clothing to celebrate.

Here is the schedule of events for Monday, July 22:

Frontier Park Arena

  • Chutes starts at 9:30 a.m. and will be followed by pre-rodeo entertainment at 11:45. That will include junior barrel racing. 
  • At 12:45 p.m., the Cheyenne Frontier Days “Daddy of ‘em All” Rodeo begins. The rodeo’s Grand Entry will feature a parade of military vehicles from throughout the United States’ past and a giant military flag to celebrate Military Monday. Military personnel are also recognized with a free ticket to Monday’s rodeo.
  • The Frontier Park Arena is located at 4610 Carey Ave.

Frontier Park Arena Night

  • Professional Bull Rider’s Last Cowboy Standing Rodeo will take place at 7:45 p.m. in the Cheyenne Frontier Park Arena. This is the first day of a significant sports event for the Professional Bull Rider’s league, with teams from all over the country competing to gain an advantage in later rodeos.

Carnival

  • The Cheyenne Frontier Days Exhibit Hall, shopping area, carnival and food court will open at 10:30 a.m. alongside the campgrounds. These attractions will be situated in the Midway section of the Cheyenne Frontier Days event grounds.
  • The entrance for Frontier Park is located at 1226 W. 8th St.

Buckin’ A Saloon

  • Located on the Midway, Buckin’ A Saloon will open at 4 p.m. featuring live music and dancing.

The Garden

  • Opening at 11 a.m., The Garden offers a shaded retreat with live music from 3 to 8 p.m., providing a relaxing atmosphere where attendees can enjoy beverages.

Native American Indian Village

  • Explore and experience Native American culture through costumes, music, dance, stories and crafts at the Native American Indian Village, an educational exhibit.

Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum

  • The museum showcases the extensive history of Cheyenne Frontier Days and its significance in Western culture. It’s open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The museum is located at 1610 Carey Ave. near the Frontier Days Arena.

Off Park Events

  • From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the third day of the BLM Wild Horse & Burro Program at Lions Park will be near the fairgrounds. Lions Park is located at 4603 Lions Park Drive.
Map provide by Frontier Day’s website here.


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