ProRodeo Sports News - August 2, 2019

THOMAS&MACKHAPPENINGS

Mack Center is a beehive of activity during all 10 go-rounds. At the ProRodeo Zone, which is located just to the southwest of the Thomas & Mack near the courtesy shuttle hub, fans can find a festive bar featuring a mechanical bull in the Coors tent, as well as adult-size yard games, vendor booths, the RAM stage with live music and a Polaris display that includes a prize wheel. At the Zone’s JCCF/Boyd Gaming booth, visitors can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a Polaris Ranger and access the selfie stand with the Thomas & Mack Center as a back- drop. They also can enjoy giveaways and entertainment at the ProRodeo main stage, and pick up merchandise at the only Las Vegas location that carries official ProRodeo gear. Once inside the Thomas & Mack Center, fans can make their way to the Cowboy Corral in the Cox Pavil- ion, which is easily accessible on the southeast side of the arena’s con- course level. Besides serving as an ideal gathering spot where fans can

visit with friends old and new while enjoying some cold beverages and hot food, the Cowboy Corral is the place to be for free concerts before and after each go-round. Another must-stop is the Strip View Pavilion, which was

INDEED, A SEEMINGLY ENDLESS ARRAY OF ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT IN AND AROUND THE THOMAS & MACK MAKE FOR A MOST FESTIVE WESTERN ATMOSPHERE

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added as part of the Thomas & Mack’s $72.5 million renovation/moderniza- tion in 2016. Affectionately known as ‘The Shoe’ during the Wrangler NFR, the area is the perfect place for fans to congregate and even watch CBS Sports Network’s nightly preview show that precedes the competition down on the arena floor. The world also watches from the Thomas & Mack due to a deep partnership with RFD-TV and The Cowboy Channel. No one covers Wrangler NFR better and they broadcast a 60-minute live pre- game from The Cowboy Channel

stage outside Thomas & Mack and highlights of previous night and a preview of each night plus updated standings, key riders to watch, fanta- sy rodeo, etc. Aside from the nightly performances at Thomas and Mack, The Cowboy Channel will be bring- ing fans live coverage from Cowboy Christmas all 10 days. Indeed, a seemingly endless array of activities and entertainment in and around the Thomas & Mack make for a most festive Western atmos- phere each and every night. And it’s all designed to give fans an evening they won’t soon forget.

The PRCA ProRodeo Zone offers live music, sponsor exhibits and more

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