The first armless pilot will be the grand Marshal of the 2023 Rodeo Parade on February 23rd. Jessica Cox has been named the Grand Marshal for the 98th Tucson Rodeo Parade. Jessica Cox is known for becoming the world’s first armless pilot and is building The Impossible Airplane. The Impossible Airplane will be the first airplane ever designed to be flown with just feet. The simulator of this airplane will be loaded on one of the wagons of the rodeo parade accompanied by six children with disabilities. This will be the debut of the Impossible Airplane simulator. The Tucson Rodeo Parade is the longest unmotorized parade in the world and draws over 170,000 attendees.
Jessica Cox is a licensed pilot, author, motivational speaker, and Guinness World Record Holder. She created a foundation to advocate for children with disabilities and has been named 2022 Woman of the Year by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40 Awards.
Event: 98th Tucson Rodeo Parade
Date: February 23, 2023
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Tucson Rodeo Parade
4823 S 6th Ave
Tucson, Arizona 85714
Press Conference: Please call (520) 294-1280 or email office@tucsonrodeoparade.org for more information about the press conference that will take place before the parade.
