The parade grounds at Fort Laramie, Wyoming were the center around which a variety of utilitarian buildings were constructed between 1849 and 1885. Though intended as a center of activities for the post with its parades and drills, Fort Laramie's parade ground was not in constant use. Two types of formations were held regularly. Guard mount, or changing the guard, occurred daily at 9:00 a.m. A full dress parade was held once a week on Sunday. Photo by Kathy Weiser-Alexander.