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Each July, the West comes alive with the California Rodeo Salinas. One of the most prestigious stops on the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) circuit and part of the Wrangler ProRodeo Million Dollar Tour, the Rodeo (locally pronounced ro-day-oh) attracts more than 700 top-ranked professional cowboys and cowgirls competing for over $400,000 in prize money annually.
An outgrowth of the Spanish ranchero days when the semi-wild herds of cattle were gathered for branding, ear-marking and castration, the word rodeo is Spanish for "round-up." Today, the Salinas stop is the largest rodeo in the state, and includes the traditional events like barrel racing, saddle-bronc riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping and bull riding. 2010 will mark the 100th year of Rodeo in Salinas. Big plans are already underway for this special anniversary where the California Rodeo Salinas will celebrate 100 Years of Tradition. Save the dates for the Centennial Gala May 22, 2010, the resurrection of the Colmo del Rodeo parade on July 10, 2010 and the 100th California Rodeo Salinas July 15-18, 2010.
Other-fun filled family events during the Rodeo's Big Week include an evening of cowboy poetry Sunday July 11, 2010, the daily Horse Parade and more. For more information, please call 800-771-8807 or 831-775-3100 or visit www.CARODEO.com.
The dates for the 100th California Rodeo Salinas are July 15, 16, 17, & 18th, 2010.
Centennnial Gala
May 22, 2010
This event is where the red carpet meets rodeo. A unique extravaganza to celebrate 100 Years of Tradition will be held on Saturday May 22, 2010 at the Salinas Sports Complex to raise funds for the Centennial Celebration during the 100th Rodeo July 15-18, 2010. Ticket prices and more information to be announced. Visit www.CARODEO.com for updates.
Location: Salinas Sports Complex
Phone: 83-775-3100
Email: info@carodeo.com
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Colmo del Rodeo Parade
July 10, 2010
As the California Rodeo was first produced in 1911, so was the first informal night parade. The paraded was organized by local townsfolk, and included decorated automobiles that would drive down Main St. Salinas to wrap up Big Week festivities. Later in 1913 the parade was formalized as the El Colmado del Rodeo meaning climax of the rodeo. At this time the El Colmado del Rodeo was recognized as the largest and greatest night-lighted parade west of the Mississippi. The name El Colmado del Rodeo was later shortened to Colmo del Rodeo or Colmo. Sadly, after the 1985 Big Week, the Colmo was eliminated from Rodeo activities, though a few years later in 1987 it was brought back and was a part of the Saturday horse parade. That was the last time the Colmo was held, until now. The Colmo Parade will take to the streets Saturday night, July 10, 2010. Join us and be a part of history by celebrating 100 years of Tradition with the California Rodeo!
Location: Old Town Salinas
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Professional Bull Riding
July 14, 2010
Location: Salinas Sports Complex
Phone: 831-775-3100
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