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The cattle drive will return July 1 to the Folsom Historic District, seen in July 2025.<\/p>\n
HECTOR AMEZCUA<\/p>\n
Sacramento Bee file<\/p>\n
A beloved tradition returns to Folsom after more than 20 years: The cattle drive will make its way to Folsom\u2019s historic district this summer.<\/p>\n
The tradition will help launch the Folsom Pro Rodeo, according to Folsom Historic District Executive Director Judy Collinsworth, following the parade slated for 7 p.m. July 1.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re bringing in 10 longhorns and 40 additional cattle, corralling them at the end of Sutter Street … and then we have probably another 30 horseback riders guiding them down Sutter Street to make sure they don\u2019t meander one way or another,\u201d Collinsworth said.<\/p>\n
There will be a small break between the parade and the cattle drive, which is expected to start around 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
The longhorns are coming from Flying U Rodeo and the cattle are from rancher Reno Rosser, according to Collinsworth.<\/p>\n
Folsom\u2019s cattle drive is expected to last about 15 minutes, according to Collinsworth, who clarified the cattle drive has animals walking down Sutter Street rather than running.<\/p>\n
The cattle drive ended because it previously took place earlier in the day when temperatures were warmer, according to Collinsworth. Although the program is slated for a later time this year, she said, it\u2019s a one-time return.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf it was more affordable, we would probably consider doing it every year, but it\u2019s just one of those there we can\u2019t do every year,\u201d Collinsworth said. \u201cThis is special.\u201d<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s cattle drive is part of celebrating the country\u2019s 250th birthday, Folsom\u2019s 80th anniversary and the rodeo\u2019s 65th anniversary.<\/p>\n
The cost of bringing the cattle is $20,000, Collinsworth said, which is being split between the Folsom Historic District and Choose Folsom.<\/p>\n
A fundraiser is scheduled for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the Folsom Hotel, 703 Sutter St. Guest bartenders will make drinks and the tips will go toward the cattle drive.Collinsworth said Monday night\u2019s fundraising goal is $10,000.<\/p>\n
The Folsom Pro Rodeo runs July 2 through July 4. More information and tickets are available at folsomprorodeo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Related Stories from Sacramento Bee<\/p>\n
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