The Colmo Parade will grace the streets of Old Town Salinas and commemorate what was once the greatest parade of the West on Saturday July 16th! As the California Rodeo was first produced in 1911, so was the first informal night parade. The parade was organized by local townsfolk and included decorated automobiles that would drive down Main Street in Salinas to wrap up Big Week festivities. Later in 1913 the parade was formalized. At this time the “Colmo del Rodeo” was recognized as the largest and greatest night-lighted parade west of the Mississippi. Visit www.carodeo.com for more information. This is a free community event.