Daylon Swearingen is introduced during the PBR Everett Invitational at Angel of the Winds Arena on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
EVERETT — People packed into Angel of the Winds Arena on Wednesday night to watch some of the top bull riders in the world compete in the Everett Invitational.
Professional Bull Riders (PBR) brought 35 of the world’s best bulls and riders to town as part of the Unleash the Beast tour that has been touring around the country since early January.
Brazilian bull rider Kaique Pacheco rode to victory on Wednesday night with a 88.00 scored ride in the first round and securing his $51,936.67 prize with a 91.75 ride in the championship round. Last night’s victory pushed him to fourth in the World Standings.
Daylon Swearingen is introduced during the PBR Everett Invitational at Angel of the Winds Arena on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Back up to the bull riders wait along the perimeter of the ring during the PBR Everett Invitational at Angel of the Winds Arena on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
PBR rodeo entertainer Flint Rasmussen pauses for the National Anthem before entering the arena during the PBR Everett Invitational at Angel of the Winds Arena on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marcelo Procopio Pereira leans forward as his bull launches into the air during his ride at the PBR Everett Invitational at Angel of the Winds Arena on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Chase Dougherty gets a fist bump after a qualifying ride during the PBR Everett Invitational at Angel of the Winds Arena on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Ezekiel Mitchell leans forward while his bull leaps in the air during the PBR Everett Invitational at Angel of the Winds Arena on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A bull riding helmet with the word “JESUS” hangs on a railing during the PBR Everett Invitational at Angel of the Winds Arena on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Keyshawn Whitehorse is thrown from his bull during the PBR Everett Invitational at Angel of the Winds Arena on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A couple watches the PBR Everett Invitational at Angel of the Winds Arena on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Silvano Alves rides his bull into the arena as the chute opens during the PBR Everett Invitational at Angel of the Winds Arena on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A bull rider puts on his spurs during the PBR Everett Invitational at Angel of the Winds Arena on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A bull rider walks into the chutes during the PBR Everett Invitational at Angel of the Winds Arena on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
João Ricardo Vieira is cheered on while he rides his bull in the championship round during the PBR Everett Invitational at Angel of the Winds Arena on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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