31 Days of Halloween in New Orleans: Day 6

The day started out with a two hour drive north to the Angola Prison Rodeo. Honestly, I can't believe this is real. Each year, the state prison's inmates participate in a real rodeo and people flock from all over the country to watch the action. The event is held 4 weekends in a row and draws over 40,000 people total. The prisoners, criminals I remind you, barrel race, ride bulls, run from bulls, and so on. The spectators do not seem phased at all as they watch as these guys are bucked and trampled. Then, just when you thought the show was over, a guy brings out his collection of tiny monkeys riding border collies and they literally "round up" a bunch of sheep. Real monkeys.You can't make this stuff up!

 

The day ended with some incredible pizza at Theo's Neighborhood Pizza. To fit a little Halloween into the day, I filled up treat bags for work! I am opening my office up to trick-or-treaters all month long!!