Helldorado Parade 2012
It’s almost that time of year. The Helldorado Parade and Rodeo will be held May 17 – 20, 2012, at the downtown rodeo grounds which are located on Las Vegas Boulevard east to Seventh Street and from Stewart Avenue north to Mesquite. Tickets and all event information can be found at http://www.elkshelldorado.com/ 
Event Schedule
Thursday, May 17
Rodeo opening day! All rodeo performances will begin at 8 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. with the carnival, food vendors and exhibitors open from 5 p.m. to midnight. We encourage everyone to wear PINK – Cowboys for a Cure! One hundred percent of all ticket sales from this night's rodeo will go to benefit the local Susan G. Komen foundation for breast cancer research, education, screenings and treatment.
Friday, May 18
PRCA rodeo begins 8 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. with the carnival, food vendors and exhibitors open from 5 p.m. to midnight.
Saturday, May 19
Operation Free Ride / Armed Forces Day
1 – 4 p.m.
Downtown Rodeo Grounds
Presented by The Armed Forces Foundation and Horses4Heroes, Inc. with the Elks Lodge Las Vegas Helldorado Days
This is your day to ride a horse for free. All military personnel, veterans and families are welcome – Blue Star/Gold Star moms and families, too. Meet professional cowboys and enjoy fun for the entire family. Everyone receives a free ticket to Military Appreciation Night at the Rodeo! For more information or to RSVP for Operation Free Ride, contact Horses4Heroes at (702) 645-8446. R.S.V.P. by May 7 to receive a free Operation Free Ride T-shirt.
Helldorado Parade
5 p.m.
Downtown Fourth Street parade route between Gass and Ogden avenues. The deadline to submit an application for the parade was April 30. Parade applications now are closed.
PRCA Rodeo
Rodeo begins at 8 p.m. Carnival, food vendors and exhibitors open from 3 p.m. to midnight.
Sunday, May 20
Final day of the PRCA rodeo.
All rodeo performances begin at 8 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. with the carnival, food vendors and exhibitors open from 5 p.m. – midnight.
Helldorado Buttons
Helldorado buttons are on sale now for just $1 per button. E-mail Esther Carter ecarter@lasvegasnevada.gov for your button.
Tickets
One hundred percent of all FRIDAY-SUNDAY rodeo ticket sales will go to benefit local children and veteran charities! All production costs are covered by our local business community. Admission price to the exhibit/carnival grounds is $3; carnival rides are not included.
- Thursday night rodeo tickets:
First four rows/special flip up seating: Adults - $15, Kids ages 10 and younger - $8.
General Admission Rodeo Seating: Adults - $10, Kids ages 10 and younger - Free.
- Friday-Sunday night rodeo tickets:
First four rows/special flip up seating: Adults - $20, Kids ages 12 and younger - $15.
General Admission Rodeo Seating: Adults - $15, Kids ages 12 and younger - $8.
Special Thanks
Special thanks to our major contributors: The Commission for the Las Vegas Centennial, LVCVA & Las Vegas Events, Boyd Gaming, El Cortez, Ahern Rentals, Port of Subs, Cox Communications, News 3, PDQ Printing, Commissioner Tom Collins, Councilman Steve Ross, Las Vegas Paving and several other local businesses.
