SLIDESHOW: Thousands saddle up for sold out shows at Bill Picket Rodeo

Thousands of enthusiasts packed the Agricenter International Arena for two presentations of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on Saturday April 13!

Celebrating its 40th year in existence, the rodeo was a rootin’ tootin’ good time for all attendees — especially those who know the history of Bill Pickett and black cowboys in American history.

TSD Photojournalist Gary S. Whitlow caught some of the sights and sounds of the day . . . check these images out!

Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo 2024 at Agricenter (Photos: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/Tri-State Defender)

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