Sheridan City Council approves resolution to prohibit parade chair placement before Thursday night
SHERIDAN (WNE) — Sheridan WYO Rodeo parade enthusiasts will have to wait until 5 p.m. the night before to claim a spot along the parade route.
Sheridan City Council voted unanimously Monday to approve a resolution to prohibit personal property from being placed along the public sidewalk, street or alleyways along the parade route before 5 p.m. the evening before without prior authorization from the city. It also prohibits reserving space with ropes, chains or barricades that could obstruct the sidewalk.
The resolution came after Sheridan Police Department Chief Travis Koltiska and other city officials had spent several years encouraging residents not to place personal property along the parade route to claim seats for one of Sheridan’s marquee events.
Sidewalk obstructions can pose safety problems and make it more difficult to shop at downtown businesses.
Koltiska visited downtown Sheridan businesses Thursday to notify them of the change. For some, it’s welcome.
Jordan LeDuc, owner of Sheridan Bicycle Company, loves it. He said the 5 p.m. cutoff is a nice compromise, noting he has seen chairs out as soon as Wednesday evening during rodeo week.
“I love that it’s not blocking my front entrance from customers getting in and out,” LeDuc said. “... In my opinion, it’s disrespectful to the business.”
Koltiska told council Monday he would continue education efforts, sharing information through traditional media and social media before the parade.
Chairs and other personal property along the parade route will be removed by city staff and taken to a central location, likely the police department, where the owners can retrieve their property.
This story was published on June 20, 2026.
Ensure These Stories Are Told
Despite the challenges facing independent local journalism, what sustains us — and fills us with deep gratitude — is the loyal support of readers who believe our communities deserve accurate, trusted, and locally rooted news.
It is no exaggeration to say that we are here because of you. Every story we report, every local issue we follow, every public meeting we cover, and every community voice we lift up is made possible by readers who understand the value of an independent newspaper.
Your support does more than fund articles. It helps protect the independence that allows us to report honestly, ask important questions, and keep our community informed without fear or favor.
If you are able, please consider supporting the News Letter Journal by donating to our Unabridged Fund today. Whether your gift helps cover reporting time, printing costs, video, photography, editing, or distribution, every contribution helps keep local journalism strong in Wyoming.
All gifts are deeply appreciated. Your support helps ensure that local stories continue to be told, local decisions continue to be watched, and local voices continue to be heard.
Thank you for standing with independent community journalism.