Florida Culture

THE 4TH OF JULY IN FLORIDA
Being from the west, I have always liked rodeos. The 4th of July is normally a time when there are several rodeos. Rodeos where I'm from usually consist of barrel racing, bull riding, bareback riding, bronc riding, team roping, steer wrestling, and a lot of other exciting events. So, I figured I'd try and find a rodeo down here in Florida. I looked at several event calendars for the area and finally found one. With great anticipation I arrived at the "rodeo grounds" on the 4th. The rodeo began with the longest opening ceremony I have ever seen. Then the first event was barrel racing practice. Next was womens barrel racing, baby barrel racing, preschool barrel racing, kindegarden barrel racing, 1st grade barrel racing, etc. Needless to say I did not stay for the whole thing. I guess that's a Florida "rodeo". :) However, I have heard of real rodeos down here I guess you just have to look hard and be willing to pay enough for them. I did get to enjoy a great fireworks show that night.