Well the pre rodeo kicks off a week before, with a ball, competitions, etc. On Friday night the main street is closed to traffic and a street parade takes place. Hot food, carnival stuff etc on hand. There is the judging of the Rodeo Queen. This year there were 12 Rodeo Princesses vying for the title. Each Princess rode on her own procession float. Police, Ambulance, Fire Brigade, SES, Bands, local organisations, semi trailers, horses and lots of kids took part. The highlight was that almost every float had a bucketful of lollies to throw to the crowds and as we were front and centre, we managed to grab quite a booty full. Rick demolished most of them AS SOON as he caught them. BUT there were hairy moments, when his enthusiasm for a sweet treat got the better of him and he almost face planted the road a number of times in his rush to get out of his chair and to grab the loot. It was a really fun night. Lots of happy faces in the parade, obviously a highlight for many of the locals.
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