 Leila Navidi Running December 6th to the 15th, Las Vegas will once more host the annual 10-day Wrangler National Finals Rodeo – yet another addition to its already impressive list of major events, this time with more than 175,000 expected spectators to the most significant rodeo event of the year putting the Rodeo before the legendary 1995 Greatful Dead concert and the annual International Consumer Electronics show in popularity.
Las Vegas gets its share of big gatherings throughout the year, from summer music festivals to conventions and 10-day events such as the 2012 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
The NFR, considered the Super Bowl of the professional rodeo world, is a major revenue generator for Las Vegas in December, as the city saddles up for thousands of cowboys and cowgirls.
Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association competitors and fans gather each evening at the Thomas & Mack Center for 10 rounds of rodeo events, featuring thousands of dollars in prize money.
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