Experience Kissimmee, the official tourism authority for Osceola County, has announced that it will provide a $50,000 sponsorship to help fund the Silver Spurs Rodeo Quadrille team’s travel expenses to the 135th Rose Parade after the team was invited to ride in the epic event that will take place on January 1, 2024, in Pasadena, California.
As part of the sponsorship, the team will display the Experience Kissimmee flag carried by one of its riders, while the entire squad will sport the Experience Kissimmee logo on their shirtsleeves throughout the nationally televised parade.
“Supporting the Silver Spurs Quadrille team’s journey to the Rose Parade encapsulates our commitment to preserving and celebrating rich traditions while showcasing the essence of horsemanship and community spirit. It’s an honor to align Experience Kissimmee with such a prestigious event that mirrors our dedication to promoting heritage and excellence on a national stage.” – DT Minich, Experience Kissimmee CEO.
The Silver Spurs Rodeo Quadrille Team will take part in Equestfest on Friday, December 29, 2023, at the Equestrian Center in Los Angeles before riding in the five-and-a-half mile Rose Parade route in Pasadena on January 1, 2024.
Since the start of the Tournament of Roses in 1890, equestrian units have played a key role in the Rose Parade and its surrounding festivities. In 2024, they will showcase a variety of horse breeds that entertain and highlight their majesty and poise. From horses that square dance to award-winning cowgirls and police horses who bring joy to children’s hospitals, these are just some of the acts people can expect at this year’s Rose Parade. Each unit promises a unique blend of skills and dazzling costumes, adding an extra layer of charm to the festivities. The Silver Spurs Riding Club Quadrille team is one of three equestrian units participating in their first Rose Parade.
Quadrille Grand Marshal Ashley Fluke will lead the quadrille to California and shared “The Silver Spurs Quadrille is a team built on camaraderie, heritage, and horsemanship. It is a great honor to mount up with my team for this iconic event in representation of the founding members, their commitment to community and their dedication to the Florida cowboy way of life.”
For over 80 years, the Silver Spurs Riding Club has hosted one of Osceola County’s longest-standing traditions: The Silver Spurs Rodeo. During each rodeo in Kissimmee, FL, the Silver Spurs Quadrille team performs in between rodeo events, displaying their horsemanship skills. Otherwise described as “square dancing on horseback,” the Quadrille performances have become extremely popular among locals and tourists. However, many people do not know that the Silver Spurs organization began as a Quadrille team and grew from there to what it is today: the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi!
The next chance to see the Silver Spurs Quadrille team perform on its “home dirt,” will be at the 152nd Silver Spurs Rodeo that takes place Thursday February 15, 2024 – Sunday February 18, 2024. On Saturday February 10, 2024, the Silver Spurs Arena will be filled with fans enjoying the 13th Annual Monster Bulls event. Tickets are available at SilverSpursRodeo.com.
