Rodeo Parade in Lamesa in 1949

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Life in Dawson County Texas 1850 - 1950

Rodeo Parade in Lamesa in 1950

1949 rodeo parade on the square in Lamesa Texas. Majestic Theater & Mesa Restaurant in background. Rodeo parades drew large crowds back then.

. . . photo courtesy Jerry Cotten

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