48th Annual Folsom Pro Rodeo and Longhorn Cattle Drive
I wasn’t able to get this ready in time to make it a Patriot’s Journey post, but for those of you unable to attend our 48th Annual Folsom Pro Rodeo July 3-5, I thought I’d share a couple video clips via MyFolsom.com to give you a taste of the event.
As in past years, the rodeo began with Kent Lane, skydiver extraordinaire, dropping into the arena each night trailing a 2,000 square foot American flag. During a short free-fall from 4,500 feet, Lane spoke to the audience via helmet-mounted radio, then deployed his canopy and guided the huge flag to a soft landing in the middle of Dan Russell Rodeo Arena where a waiting ground crew whisked it from the ground before it touched, all to the sound of Lee Greenwood’s “Proud to be an American.” I’ve seen it done many times and it always makes my chest swell and brings a lump to my throat.
The second clip if of a bronc rider having what looks to be a pretty good ride. Sorry, I don’t have his name. And, as always, the rodeo was preceded on July 2 by the annual longhorn cattle drive down Sutter Street in historic Folsom. We missed it this year, but here are a few photos (click to enlarge) from a prior year.
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Doug
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Who gets to clean up after the cattle after they parade down Main Street? Just wondering.....
Looks like a fine rodeo and a fine pre-rodeo event with the cowgirls (and boys) and the longhorns and all. I have to say, you have some cool things to do up in your neck of the woods.
I have seen the flag sky dive before. I think there are several guys doing it and you are right, it is very patriotic and moving.
I LOVED this, especially the sky diver with the flag! That was so cool! And the cows being herded down the street, how cool that is! It looks like a super fun 4 days of cowboy fun!
Can't get much better then Lee Greenwood's song for pumping up the patriotism. Must have been an amazing thing to watch and hear. Super photos for a little point-shoot camera. My settings must be whacked. :D
This looks like a really neat rodeo but with the heat you guys have been having, how do you sit outside to watch it?
Did I hear right? Did the announcer say that that bronc rider was 50 year old? Damn!
More wonderful pictures, Doug!! And taken with a 'point and shoot' camera even!! You certainly have the eye!!
Jack and I went to a rodeo in Reno too many years ago and loved it. A very big rodeo with big crowds and I would do it again in a heartbeat if we ever get out that way again!
So what are u saying, that 50 is old?
No, I'm just saying that most 30 year old guys I know couldn't do that! Hell, a lot of 20 year old guys couldn't do it! I wouldn't say 50 is old, I'm practically their myself! Age is just a number, right? But this guy is unusual you got to admit.
I just love the keystone cop on the tiny bicycle! Actually he is a Shriner but it is so cute! A great little parade with cows! Looks like it was a lot of fun!
Yee Haw and God bless America!!!
Looks like a fun rodeao!!