Congressman Thomas J. Rooney

Media Advisory: Rooney to Attend Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo, Parade

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Tom Rooney (FL-17) will attend the Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo and ride in the rodeo parade on Saturday, March 9.  

Arcadia Rodeo Parade

WHERE:    Parade begins at Orange Avenue and Oak Street and continues along Oak Street through downtown Arcadia
    Arcadia, Florida 33579
WHEN:    Saturday, March 9
    10:00 AM

Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo

WHERE:    124 S W Heard St.
Arcadia, FL
WHEN:    Saturday, March 9
    2:00 PM

Media guidelines for the rodeo are available here, and ticket information can be found here. If you would like to schedule an interview with Congressman Rooney, please contact Michael Mahaffey.

BACKGROUND: This is the 85th Annual Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo. It is one of the largest rodeos in Florida, drawing top cowboy athletes from all over the nation who compete for purses and points while aiming for the “Super Bowl” of rodeo: the National Finals held annually in Las Vegas. The rodeo regularly draws an audience of approximately 5,000 attendees.

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