GREELEY, Colo. — The Greeley Stampede announced John and Patty Gates will serve as grand marshals of the 2026 independence day parade.
A former Greeley mayor and city councilman, John Gates previously worked as director of school safety and security at Greeley-Evans School District 6 and served more than 25 years with the Greeley Police Department.
Patty Gates built a 35‑year career in banking while serving in leadership roles with the American Red Cross, United Way, UCHealth boards, Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce, and Women 2 Women…