Parada del Sol Rodeo 2016

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CLN’s Crystal Rae McPherson and Tuf Cooper


If you are a cowboy or a cowgirl interested in some incredible rodeo action in Scottsdale, Arizona, the Parada del Sol Rodeo is a must-see event. It will be held at WestWorld from February 25 through 28, 2016, and it is in its 63rd year. This is a parade and PRCA sanctioned rodeo event that also brings the rodeo community together. Including the CLN, Ak-Chin Indian Community and the Earnhardt Auto Centers Road Team. It will be covered by the Cowboy Lifestyle Network, but it is best to experience all that this event has to offer in person.

Wrangler Champions Challenge at WestWorld Scottsdale


From team roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping and sheep riding to bull riding, saddle bronc riding and bareback riding, this is an event that has it all. Since 1953, the rodeo and parade have been celebrated events for local residents in Scottsdale and from across Arizona and beyond. Held at WestWorld, the parade winds through the city streets, and it notable has grown over the years to be the largest horse-drawn event of its kind in the world. There are more than 150 parade entries, and the parade will run on February 13, 2016 before the PRCA events begin. This is an event that delights the cowboy or cowgirl in you because of its unique western spirit and flair.
Whether you have plans to see the famous cowboys and cowgirls in person at WestWorld with a one-day experience or you plan to spend several days in Scottsdale, Arizona enjoying all that the event has to offer, you will not be disappointed. There are cowboy and cowgirl competitions in many popular PRCA events. This includes events like saddle bronc riding, bull riding, sheep riding, breakaway roping, barrel racing, bareback riding and team roping, to name a few. Each night there will be specialty acts, and be sure to wear your Pink Western wear while enjoying the festivities on Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night.

Jim ‘Dusy’ Dusenberry. Flying Left Turn.
Photo: Kerri Luffy


There truly is so much to see and do at the Parada del Sol Rodeo. Be sure to tune in after the performances and the festivities on CowboyLifestyleNetwork.com. See highlights and interviews with rodeo celebrities and more. If you are in the State of Arizona, you will want to visit Scottsdale in person to check out competitions for saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, bull riding, sheep riding, team roping, breakaway roping, barrel racing and more in person. Make your plans to experience this Arizona PRCA rodeo event soon.
Participate in Wrangler Western’s 2016 Exchange Pass coupon promotion during the Parada del Sol.
All you have to do is head to Saba’s Western Wear or Boot Barn locations to purchase your favorite Wrangler products and you get a Wrangler Voucher that may be exchanged for 1 (one) $18.00 ticket. Lastly, just exchange the redeem voucher at the WestWorld venue box office. Note, the voucher can be used to upgrade your ticket. The exchange pass is good for only one specified date and time during the 2016 Parada del Sol Rodeo.

Peter Varlet

Peter the "Cowboy" is a gunslinger style writer from Bismark, North Dakota. Controversy is his middle name. He loves the cowboy lifestyle and being an American.

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