Summary
The Plaza requested additional funding and term extensions for the annual rodeo event, discussing plans to move the event to May to align with historical parade celebrations. The commission approved an extra $100,000 for 2026.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
An additional $100,000 allocated from commission reserves for the 2026 rodeo production.
Downtown visitors, local tourism, and attendees of the annual rodeo and parade events.
Taxpayers and historic preservation projects that might otherwise receive centennial funding.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Special Commission for the Las Vegas Centennial - May 11, 2026
The Plaza Hotel & Casino secured a three-year funding agreement to help keep the historic Helldorado Days Rodeo operating and expanding downtown.
Commission for the Las Vegas Centennial - Mar 23, 2026
The Plaza requested additional funding and term extensions for the annual rodeo event, discussing plans to move the event to May to align with historical parade celebrations. The commission approved an extra $100,000 for 2026.
Special Commission for the Las Vegas Centennial - Feb 26, 2026
The Plaza Hotel is asking for an extra $500,000 to keep the Helldorado Days Rodeo running through 2028, but commissioners are pushing back. They want proof that the event actually preserves local history rather than just functioning as a standard tourist entertainment event, especially given previous agreements that the rodeo would become self-sustaining.
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