A competitor is bucked off in the bronc riding event in 2019 during the 70th annual Newport Rodeo. The rodeo makes its return after a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic with rodeo events planned for Friday and Saturday as well as a host of other events, including a parade through downtown Newport on Saturday. Pictured is action from the 2019 Newport Rodeo.
(File photo/MARY MALONE)
(Photo by MARY MALONE)The Newport Rodeo celebrated 70 years of roping, riding and competitions this past weekend.
(Photo by MARY MALONE)Competitors in the "panty pull" event had to catch a calf and pull a pair of pantyhose on its hind legs Friday night during the 70th annual Newport Rodeo.
(Photo by MARY MALONE)Competitors took on the team roping event Friday night during the 70th annual Newport Rodeo.
(Photo by MARY MALONE)A competitor ropes in a calf Friday night during the 70th annual Newport Rodeo.
(Photo by MARY MALONE)The Newport Rodeo celebrated 70 years of roping, riding and competitions this past weekend.
(Photo by MARY MALONE)Competitors in the "panty pull" event had to catch a calf and pull a pair of pantyhose on its hind legs Friday night during the 70th annual Newport Rodeo.
(Photo by MARY MALONE)Competitors took on the team roping event Friday night during the 70th annual Newport Rodeo.
(Photo by MARY MALONE)A competitor ropes in a calf Friday night during the 70th annual Newport Rodeo.