FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 7, 2024
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Interim City Manager Alex Posada
SUBJECT: Proclamation – “Go Rodeo Days” – May 7 through June 2
Present a Proclamation recognizing May 7th through June 2nd, 2024, as “Go Rodeo Days” in the City of Santa Maria.
BACKGROUND:
Santa Maria will host the 81st annual Elks Rodeo and Parade, from May 30 through June 2, 2024. The first Santa Maria Elks Rodeo, held June 3 through 4, 1944, was referred to as the “Elks Recreational Foundation Benefit Wild West Show and Racing Meet.” The program included bronc riding, bareback riding, bulldogging, calf roping, steer stopping, and team roping, and had over 5,000 attendees.
DISCUSSION:
The first rodeo introduced a parade as part of the celebration. This year the parade will take place on Saturday, June 1 st, traversing down Broadway between Mill and Enos Streets. After the parade , a street fair will occur in the JCPenney parking lot, located at 1321 South Broadway. The City of Santa Maria will participate in Go Rodeo Days from May 7th through June 2nd, 2024.
The Rodeo will feature events including Team Roping, Bull Riding, Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding, Tie Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, and the WPRA Barrel Racing and Breakaway Roping. This year’s event will also include specialty acts, the Flying Cowboys, Junior Breakaway Roping, and Elks Team Roping.
Attachment: Proclamation