Santa didn’t need reindeer or black boots when he pulled into town at the Stockyards Nov. 26. Instead, a stagecoach with horses and clean red and white cowboy boots kept him icy.

After the daily cattle drive held by the Fort Worth Herd at 11:30 a.m., Cowboy Santa led a parade featuring a cowboy down East Exchange Avenue.

The midday parade was followed by Mrs. Claus storytime sessions, food, live music played by Colorado-based band The Red Iron Push, and, finally, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

Cristian ArguetaSoto is the community engagement journalist at the Fort Worth Report. Contact him by email or via Twitter. At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here.

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Photo gallery: Cowboy Santa arrives in Stockyards, kicks off holiday festivities

by Cristian ArguetaSoto, Fort Worth Report
November 29, 2021

<h1>Photo gallery: Cowboy Santa arrives in Stockyards, kicks off holiday festivities</h1> <p class="byline">by Cristian ArguetaSoto, Fort Worth Report <br />November 29, 2021</p> <p>Santa didn’t need reindeer or black boots when he pulled into town at the <a href="https://www.fortworthstockyards.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stockyards</a> Nov. 26. Instead, a stagecoach with horses and clean red and white cowboy boots kept him icy.</p> <p>After the daily cattle drive held by the <a href="https://www.fortworth.com/the-herd/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fort Worth Herd</a> at 11:30 a.m., Cowboy Santa led a parade featuring a cowboy down East Exchange Avenue.</p> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter" data-effect="slide"> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container"> <ul class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper"> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24942" data-id="24942" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_Santas_Arrival-1-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Stockyard tour guide Joel Fuller emcees at the Santa's arrival event on Nov. 26. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24943" data-id="24943" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_Santas_Arrival-2-1024x819.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">People watch the Fort Worth Herd lead longhorns down East Exchange Avenue on Nov. 26. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24944" data-id="24944" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_Santas_Arrival-3-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">A woman records a video of longhorn walking down the street on Nov. 26. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24945" data-id="24945" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_Santas_Arrival-4-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Fort Worth Herd Drover Bobby Missildine helps guide longhorns down East Exchange Avenue on Nov. 26. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24946" data-id="24946" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_Santas_Arrival-5-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">The Stockyards hosted an event featuring Santa's arrival after their daily cattle drive at 11:30 a.m. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24947" data-id="24947" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_Santas_Arrival-6-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Members of Dynamic Rhythm Entertainment lead the holiday parade at the Stockyards on Nov. 26. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24948" data-id="24948" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_Santas_Arrival-7-1024x819.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">People dressed in holiday costumes wave at guests at the Stockyards holiday parade on Nov. 26. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24949" data-id="24949" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_Santas_Arrival-8-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">A mini-train conductor rides down East Exchange Avenue on Nov. 26. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24950" data-id="24950" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_Santas_Arrival-9-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Parade participants wear festive clothing on Nov. 26. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24953" data-id="24953" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_Santas_Arrival-12-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">A parade participant rides a horse down East Exchange Avenue on Nov. 26. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24955" data-id="24955" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_Santas_Arrival-14-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Santa's arrival was followed by a Mrs. Claus Story Time session. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24956" data-id="24956" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_Santas_Arrival-15-1024x819.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Cowboy Santa greets residents at the Stockyards on Nov. 26. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24957" data-id="24957" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_Santas_Arrival-16-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">People play cornhole at the Fort Worth Live Stock Exchange lawn on Nov. 26. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-25021" data-id="25021" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_tree_light-7-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Guests watch as the Stockyards Christmas tree is lit on Nov. 26. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-25022" data-id="25022" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_tree_light-6-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Residents take photos outside of the Hotel Drover, 200 Mule Alley, in the Stockyards. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-25023" data-id="25023" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_tree_light-1-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Decorations line fences and signs at the Stockyards on Nov. 26. Holiday festivities were kicked off by Santa's arrival earlier in the day. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-25024" data-id="25024" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_tree_light-2-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Outlaw country band The Red Iron Push plays music for guests at the Stockyards on Nov. 26. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-25025" data-id="25025" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_tree_light-3-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Traffic drives through East Exchange Avenue on Nov. 26. Live music, games and food were offered at the Stockyards. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-25027" data-id="25027" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_tree_light-5-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Hotel Drover, 200 Mule Alley, is lit with holiday lights. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> </ul> <p><a class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white" role="button"></a><a class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white" role="button"></a><a aria-label="Pause Slideshow" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause" role="button"></a></p> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white"></div> </div> </div> <p>The midday parade was followed by Mrs. Claus storytime sessions, food, live music played by Colorado-based band <a href="https://redironpush.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Red Iron Push</a>, and, finally, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony.</p> <p><em>Cristian ArguetaSoto is the community engagement journalist at the Fort Worth Report. Contact him by </em><a href="http://cristian.arguetasoto@fortworthreport.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>email </em></a><em>or via </em><a href="https://twitter.com/CrisArguetaSoto" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Twitter</em></a><em>. At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. 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