The '8 Seconds Rodeo" will make its debut in Philadelphia this weekend

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Saturday, October 11, 2025
The "8 Seconds Rodeo" will make its debut in Philly

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- With lassos in hand, top Black rodeo athletes are riding to Philadelphia this weekend.

The "8 Seconds Rodeo" is a one-night spectacle of sport, culture, and community.

It will make its East Coast premiere Saturday.

There will be a huge lineup of events happening at Temple University.

Christie Ileto talked with the founder of this world-class event.

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