For the 37th year, Exceptional Rodeo was held to allow dozens of Las Vegas-area special-needs children the chance to experience the world of rodeo. The children were brought to Cowboy Christmas at the Las Vegas Convention Center and were able to participate in a series of rodeo events from roping to bull riding.
The National Finals rodeo, alongside the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, honored local families and those from around the country who are fighting life-threatening cancer and other illnesses.
Partnering with Miss Rodeo America, Justin Boots gave each of the 27 contestants their own pair of boots to style and decorate to their liking. On Saturday, the contestants paraded through Cowboy Christmas to show off their flashy footwear.
Social media influencer and legendary bull rider Dale Brisby joins the Las Vegas Review-Journal at the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation. Brisby discusses his personalized blackjack table at a Las Vegas casino as well as the advice he gave to this year’s NFR bull riders.
NFR World Champions Tim O’Connell and Caleb Smidt took a break from the rodeo to spend some time with the children at Grant a Gift Autism Foundation. O’Connell and Smidt helped the kids ride a horse, as well as made arts and crafts.
The NFR is celebrating its 35th year in Las Vegas and the Review-Journal will be live every day at 5:45 pm with special one-on-one interviews. Kicking off Day , we are joined by the President of Las Vegas Events, Pat Christenson.
