North Washington Rodeo kicks off
Rosalie Marburger, of North Washington, is transformed into a kitten at the Kickoff Party Monday night, Aug. 14, 2023, for the North Washington Rodeo, which begins Tuesday. Chris Leisie/Special to the Eagle
One of the largest rodeos this side of the Mississippi, the North Washington Rodeo, returns for its 63rd year Tuesday night.
The event officially began with a Kick-Off Party on Monday night at the rodeo arena. The Moniteau Marching Band performed, and numerous non-profits dropped by to promote their services.
The rodeo itself runs Tuesday through Saturday.
Dave Hazlet, right, president of the North Washington Rodeo Association, greets guests at the Kickoff Party Monday night, Aug. 14, 2023, for the rodeo, which begins Tuesday. Chris Leisie/Special to the Eagle
Aayla Link, 6, left, and Adalynn Manuel, 7, play tag at the Kickoff Party Monday night, Aug. 14, 2023, for the North Washington Rodeo, which begins Tuesday. Chris Leisie/Special to the Eagle
From left, Cub Scouts Aven LInk, 9, of Boyers, and John Traggiai, 9, and Nathan Thompson, 9, both of Slippery Rock, attend the Kickoff Party Monday night, Aug. 14, 2023, for the North Washington Rodeo, which begins Tuesday. Chris Leisie/Special to the Eagle
Lochlin Bagdes-Canning doctors up her French fries at the Kickoff Party Monday night, Aug. 14, 2023, for the North Washington Rodeo, which begins Tuesday. Chris Leisie/Special to the Eagle
Jackie Lyons, of Butler, braves the rain with her dog at the Kickoff Party Monday night, Aug. 14, 2023, for the North Washington Rodeo, which begins Tuesday. Chris Leisie/Special to the Eagle
Sara Hull and Karen Hull, of West Sunbury, show off their T-shirts at the Kickoff Party Monday night, Aug. 14, 2023, for the North Washington Rodeo, which begins Tuesday. Chris Leisie/Special to the Eagle
Lilly Stewart, 15, of North Washington, hides from the raindrops with her ice cream cone at the Kickoff Party Monday night, Aug. 14, 2023, for the North Washington Rodeo, which begins Tuesday. Chris Leisie/Special to the Eagle
