BY HANNAH JOHNSON
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PHOTOS COURTESY CENTURION AMERICAN
Rodeo Celina draws crowds Heavy rain did not stop the cowboys and cowgirls competing in Rodeo Celina. Approximately 5,000 people attended the first event held May 31 and June 1-2. The rodeo had nearly sold- out crowds on Friday and Sunday, with a packed house Saturday night. The Greater Celina Chamber Foundation hosted the event, which was sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. It was held at the Southfork Ranch in Parker, which was donated by the ranch’s owner Cen- turion American. The rodeo held the competition events of bareback rid- ing, bronc riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping, barrel racing and bull riding. Mutton bustin was the first event of the rodeo. A portion of Rodeo Celina proceeds went to Celina ISD’s agriculture program and the Celina Future Farmers of America program. This year, the Greater Celina Chamber Foundation gave a total of $20,000 in scholarships to eight students. The Celina FFA received $5,000 to attend the FFA State
Convention later this summer. Celina Rodeo also raised $5,000 to support the Celina Disaster Relief Fund, which is helping those affected by the May 25 tornado. The Celina Rodeo will be held at Southfork Ranch for the next two years. The second annual event will be held May 30 through June 1, 2025. The Southfork Ranch location is temporary as the rodeo works to find a permanent location in Celina, according to Celina chamber officials. 1 Two riders work to rope a steer during the team roping event. During team roping, two riders attempt to rope and immobilize a full-grown steer. 2 Rodeo Clown Dusty Myers entertains the crowd. Rodeo clowns work to entertain the crowd and provide protection to riders from the bull. 3 Trick and Roman rider Liberty Cunningham performs at the rodeo. 4 A rider attempts to hold on for eight seconds during the bull riding event was of Rodeo Celina.
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