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The 70th annual Mabank Rodeo kicks off June 27 with the carrying of the flags around the Alene & Andrew Gibbs Memorial Arena before the United Professional Rodeo Association’s Rodeo begins. The annual rodeo is traditionally held the last week of June that includes a week full of events, hometown spirit and rodeo entertainment.

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A rider displays horsemanship skills and the high stepping gait during the Mabank Rodeo Parade June 28. 

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Longhorn cattle are seen sauntering down Market Street mimicking a cattle drive during the Mabank Rodeo Parade June 28.

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The 70th Annual Mabank Rodeo Parade started off with the entrance of 2025 Rodeo Queen Kynleigh Smith.

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Mabank High School sophomore Caden Thomas drives his 1952 Farmall Tractor in the Mabank Rodeo Parade June 28. Thomas rebuilt the tractor for his agriculture mechanic project.

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Alans Lids Owner Alan Sanchez (from left) and Mabank Mayor Randy Teague give a thumbs up and a wave to a specular week of rodeo pageantry during the Mabank Rodeo Parade June 28. Sanchez offered custom hats for those of all ages.

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Payne Springs Fire Engine makes an appearance at the Mabank Rodeo Parade June 28. Other surrounding city emergency vehicles that appeared were Gun Barrel City, Eustace and Mabank.