During the first part of December, Las Vegas braces for the best of the rodeo world to come to town. The National Finals Rodeo is making its 22nd appearance here in Las Vegas and has become a staple of the December calendar. This rodeo is like the world series of rodeo and all the best cowboys show up every year to compete for the largest cash prizes. There will be competitions like bareback riding, barrel racing, calf roping and, of course, bull riding.