Photos: Riding, fighting and dancing at the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza

"Extravaganza" is not a word to throw around lightly, but the National Western Stock Show's Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza holds up to that title with flair. The annual event features horse-riding, bull-fighting, trick-roping, traditional dancing and hundreds of cheering fans in the stands. Continue reading for the highlights, and visit our...

By Westword Staff

January 14, 2013

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"Extravaganza" is not a word to throw around lightly, but the National Western Stock Show's Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza holds up to that title with flair. The annual event features horse-riding, bull-fighting, trick-roping, traditional dancing and hundreds of cheering fans in the stands. Continue reading for the highlights, and visit our full Mexican Rode Extravaganza slide show for more photos.

For more photos, visit our full Mexican Rode Extravaganza slide show.

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