The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting Thursday, 4:30 pm, at the City Bank Coliseum to kick off the 74th Annual ABC Pro Rodeo.  Proceeds benefit the Lubbock Boys & Girls Club and other local charities. 

The rodeo, organized by the Lubbock Downtown Chapter of the American Business Clubs, has raised more than $1 million for Lubbock charities over the years.

The rodeo runs March 31 through April 2, 2016 with showtimes at 7:30 pm. There will also be a matinee on April 2 at 1:30 pm.

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A written statement said, “The Lubbock Downtown Chapter of AMBUCS is made up of highly energetic and hard working business men and women, each of whom has a unique desire to help improve the quality of life in Lubbock by volunteering.”