Historic Chowchilla Stampede travels through town to kick off rodeo season

CHOWCHILLA, Calif. (KFSN) -- It's time to saddle up in the North Valley.

The Chowchilla Western Stampede kicked off rodeo season here in the Central Valley with a popular long-standing tradition.

ABC30 Photojournalist Alex Ruiz rode into town to capture the historic spring cattle drive that draws thousands each year.