An eclectic variety of events today through the weekend in Casper, including the arrival of the Mormon Trail sesquicentennial wagon train, the Cowboy State Games, a circus, a Boy Scout jamboree and even a motorcycle rally and a dog show could double the size of this city of about 50,000, according to promoters and city officials.
Authorities say they hope everyone stays safe and has a good time.
The most visible event likely will be the Mormon wagon train, which is expected to arrive in Evansville at the corner of Wyoming Boulevard and Yellowstone Highway between noon and 1 p.m. Friday. From there, police will help escort the train through Casper, westbound on Yellowstone to Second Street, and eastbound on Second to Center Street, Platte said. A formal welcoming ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday in front of Lou Taubert's Ranch Outfitters between Center and Wolcott streets, according to Casper Leisure Services Director Max Torbert. Torbert said authorities will begin to restrict parking at 10 a.m. Friday in the downtown area on Second Street from Beech to Center streets and Center from Second Street to Collins Avenue. At noon, Second from Center to Wolcott will be closed to traffic.