Cody “Rodeo Capitol of the World”

Cody is the "Rodeo Capitol of the World." From the turn of the century, rodeos and parades have been part of the 4th of July here in Cody, Wyoming. Officially starting in 1919, the Cody Stampede Rodeo has been held every summer. This event established Cody as the only place in the country that has a rodeo performance nightly. The Professional Rodeo Cowboy's Association named the Cody Stampede "Best Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year" in 1998 & 1999 and nominated in 2001 for "Best Small Outdoor Rodeo of the Year."