The Tucson Rodeo is one of the top 25 rodeos on the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) calendar. Rodeo sport’s current and former world champions all compete for a share of tens of thousands of dollars in prize money. This is the schedule of events for the 2012 Tucson Rodeo and Parade.
All events are held at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., unless otherwise noted. For more information on the 2012 Tucson Rodeo and Parade.
SATURDAY, FEB. 18, 2012
TUCSON RODEO OPENING DAY
11 a.m. – gates open
12:30 p.m. Dodge Mutton Bustin’ and Justin Junior Rodeo
2 - 4:30 p.m. ProRodeo Competition
Tickets: $12 general admission (sections C, E, F, G); reserved seats, section A, $20; reserved seats, section B, $22.
SUNDAY, FEB. 19, 2012
TUCSON RODEO – SECOND PERFORMANCE
PINK DAY - Cowboys and fans wear pink to raise awareness for breast cancer programs.
11 a.m. – gates open
12:30 p.m. Dodge Mutton Bustin’ and Justin Junior Rodeo
2 - 4:30 p.m. ProRodeo Competition
Tickets: $12 general admission (sections C, E, F, G); reserved seats, section A, $20; reserved seats, section B, $22.
Note: Full rodeo performances resume on Thursday, Feb. 23.
MONDAY AND TUESDAY, FEB. 20 AND 21, 2012
TIMED EVENTS COMPETITION (SLACK), 8 A.M.
Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Tie-Down and Team Roping only. Admission: $5 general admission, children 12 and under free. Available at the gate only. Free parking.
REACh program for school children - 9:30 a.m. – Noon
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22, 2012
Barrel Racing slack - 10 a.m. to noon.
PARADE FLOAT DECORATING, 4 P.M.
Northwest area of Tucson Rodeo Grounds parking lot
THURSDAY, FEB. 23, 2012
TUCSON RODEO PARADE 9 A.M.
Over 200 non-motorized floats are on display along the one and one-half mile parade route beginning at Park Ave. and Ajo Way, proceeding south on Park to Irvington Rd. Tickets for Grandstand seating at Irvington and South 6th Ave, $7 adults, $4 kids under 13. Call (520) 294-1280 for grandstand tickets.
TUCSON RODEO, THIRD PERFORMANCE
11 a.m. – gates open
12:30 p.m. Dodge Mutton Bustin’ and Justin Junior Rodeo
2 - 4:30 p.m. ProRodeo Competition
Tickets: $17-$23
FRIDAY, FEB. 24, 2012
TUCSON RODEO, FOURTH PERFORMANCE
11 a.m. – gates open
12:30 p.m. Dodge Mutton Bustin’ and Justin Junior Rodeo
2 - 4:30 p.m. ProRodeo Competition
Tickets: $17-$23
SATURDAY, FEB. 25, 2012
TUCSON RODEO, FIFTH PERFORMANCE
11 a.m. – gates open
12:30 p.m. Dodge Mutton Bustin’ and Justin Junior Rodeo
2 - 4:30 p.m. ProRodeo Competition
Tickets: $18-$24
SUNDAY, FEB. 26, 2012
TUCSON RODEO FINAL PERFORMANCE
11 a.m. – gates open
12:30 p.m. Dodge Mutton Bustin’ and Justin Junior Rodeo
2 - 4:30 p.m. ProRodeo Competition
Tickets: $20-$26
All of the rodeo events are sanctioned by the Professional Cowboys Rodeo Association. Women’s barrel racing is sanctioned by the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association.
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