The Nugget Newspaper - News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon

Entry forms for the 2002 Sisters Rodeo Parade are now available, according to Parade Chair Alinda Dunn.

The parade will be held on Saturday, June 8, starting at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Sisters as part of the 62nd Sisters PRCA Rodeo.

Forms may be picked up at the Sisters Rodeo office at 220 W. Cascade Ave. in Sisters, or by calling the rodeo office at (541) 549-0121 or (800) 827-7522.

Entry deadline is May 11, and the number of entries is limited to 125.

Judging will start at 8:30 a.m. on parade day with trophies and ribbons to be awarded for both adult and youth groups.

Parade categories are floats, equestrians, rodeo courts, carts, and an open category to include marching units, musical groups, classic cars and trucks.

The entry form includes general rules for parade participants, a map of the route and a list of overnight accommodations and boarding facilities for animals.

The 62nd Sisters PRCA Rodeo will offer four performances on June 7, 8 and 9. Tickets are available at the rodeo office at 220 W. Cascade Ave. in Sisters or by calling 549-0121 in Central Oregon or 1-800-827-7522 out of the area.