Kansas City Gay Rodeo Coming Soon

Tonight actually . . .

Here's a bit of preview for local fun times that are probably more interesting, fun and have better music than all of the straight rodeos.

"Founded in 1986, this is the MGRAS 26th rodeo but you'd only know it existed if you knew someone personally involved like International Gay Rodeo Hall of Famer Wade Earp, a distant relative of famed Wild West lawman and gambler Wyatt Earp.

"When the rodeo first came out, it was a safe place for gays and lesbians to come compete and not be afraid to be open and around others, Earp said. A lot of people that had jobs like teachers, where there would be repercussions if they came out they kept it quiet. A lot even used aliases to compete under.

" 'Before, we had to hide.'

"That need for self-preservation isnt as acute anymore as society's views on LGBTQ+ people continue to evolve, but the gay rodeo still fills an important void for many."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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