Grand Marshal of Cody parade will ‘Git-R-Done’

CODY (WNE) — Cody is gearing up for a star-studded Fourth of July celebration as comedian Larry the Cable Guy takes the lead as the grand marshal of the 2024 Cody Stampede Parade.

Larry the Cable Guy, known for his signature catchphrase “Git-R-Done,” will lead the parade on July 4. This year’s theme is “Git-R-Done, in Western Style.”

“Cut off those shirt sleeves, and let’s show Larry the Cable Guy a true Wyoming Welcome,” the parade committee stated.

The parade, a highlight of the five-day rodeo extravaganza, will feature a mix of floats, horses, fire trucks, marching bands, and local businesses. Larry the Cable Guy will ride in a wagon from Paradise Carriages pulled by draft horses.

Debbie Herman, president of the parade committee, said the comedian was eager to join.

“He loves to come to Cody,” she said. “He had a good time when he was here a couple of years ago. When it came time for us to pick a grand marshal, there was already a relationship established.”

The committee is also working on finding a vehicle resembling Tow Mater from the “Cars” movies for the Kiddie Parade on July 2.

The parade has a rich history of attracting big names as grand marshals, including actors John Wayne and Wilford Brimley, pilot Chuck Yeager, and “Yellowstone” star Cole Hauser.

Larry the Cable Guy’s participation as grand marshal is expected to draw large crowds, boosting the local economy and adding to the festive atmosphere. “Whenever you have a name, a personality, that brings people to the parade, the area,” Herman noted. “It’s good for the economy and the town. We’re fortunate that we can capitalize on that again this year.”

This story was published on June 27, 2024.