Longhorn Cattle Drive takes place in Downtown Junction City

By Ryan Duey

As part of Junction City Main Street’s (JCMS) efforts to revitalize the downtown area, the organization has unveiled statues throughout the community that tell the history of Junction City.

On Saturday, July 13 at 9:45 a.m., JCMS will unveil its final statue, followed by a Longhorn Cattle Drive Parade through the streets of downtown at 10 a.m. Terry Butler, vice president of the Board of Directors, said this is part of downtown. revitalization process.

The ferry ride starts at the Livestock Sale Barn, goes over East 6th Street over the new bridge and then north onto Washington Street to 10th Street. The Fort Riley Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard and the Central Plains Rodeo Association Rodeo Queen will participate in the Drive. Butler said the idea for the cattle drive came from a local farmer.

The Mounted Color Guard stops at the JCMS Market on Washington Street to greet and chat with attendees. More information can be found on their Facebook page or www.junctioncitymainstreet.org.