SALT LAKE CITY — It’s an iconic Utah tradition that celebrates the Mormon Pioneers settling in Utah in 1847. On Monday morning, the team at the Days of ’47 Rodeo kicked off the rodeo festivities with a cattle drive through the streets of Salt Lake City, starting at the Utah State Fair Park. They had about a dozen longhorn steers that followed those on horseback, which included rodeo officials, Governor Spencer Cox and Utah First Lady Abby Cox.
The rodeo includes many different events like barrel racing, bullfighting and more. Plus, visitors can enjoy live music, pony rides and a display of longhorn cattle.
“It’s a world-class rodeo, and it’s one of the best in the nation,” said Dan Shaw, the president of the rodeo. “It runs about five days and we give about 5 million in prize money, scholarships, and it’s a great show.”…