CHEYENNE (AP) â Cheyenne Frontier Days will continue as planned this year after being forced to cancel last year during the coronavirus pandemic.
Republican Gov. Mark Gordon and Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins joined Cheyenne Frontier Days CEO Tom Hirsig on Wednesday during a news conference to make the official announcement, the Wyoming Tribune Eagle reported.
Frontier Days is a rodeo and western festival in July that draws about 200,000 attendees each year. Its website calls it the worldâs largest outdoor rodeo, featuring competing professionals, behind-the-chutes tours, trick riding, a wild-horse race and other activities.
Hirsig said the event will take place at maximum capacity and without a mask requirement, but will feature a new health and safety protocol focusing on increased sanitization, digital ticketing, cashless payment options and a clear bag policy. The measures are subject to change based on COVID-19 infection rates.
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Cheyenne Frontier Days Plans Full Capacity Events For 2021
Cheyenne Frontier Days 2021 is scheduled to be held at full capacity according to an announcement made on Wednesday afternoon.
At a news conference hosted by CFD CEO Tom Hirsig and attended by Governor Mark Gordon and Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins, the announcement was made that, while a number of precautions will be in effect to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, as of right now the plan is for there to be no mask requirements and for a full schedule of events.
A lot of safety and health-related steps will be taken, including stepped-up cleaning and sanitizing. CFD officials are also looking into air filtration measures, an emphasis on digital cash-free transactions, and other possible measures.
Cheyenne Frontier Days to hold 125th festival at full capacity
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Rodeo clowns dance on top of the photographerÂs pit at Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo Saturday, July 26, 2008, in Cheyenne, Wyo. (AP Photo/Laramie Boomerang, Andy Carpenean)
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. â Cheyenne Frontier Days announced plans to hold its 125th festival at full capacity with no mask requirement this summer.
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins held a news conference at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Event Center to make the announcement Wednesday. The festival is scheduled to return to Frontier Park from July 23 to Aug. 1.