People were double bundled up for the grand march up 17th Street, but some beloved parade entries called in too cold

Snow will be strongest in Denver between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., according to NWS forecasters, but event organizers are hopeful the worst of the storm will move out before the new parade start time.

The National Western Stock Show Parade made its way through downtown Denver Thursday afternoon. Large crowds gathered in excitement to watch the parade, which kicks off the sixteen-day-long National Western Stock Show.