Ahoy! USS SLATER, the last Destroyer Escort afloat in America, will welcome Professional Bull Rider, Grayson Cole, aboard for a tour of the ship and to sign autographs before the main event at MVP Arena on the 12th and 13th. The meet-and-greet will be at USS SLATER on Friday December 12th at 11 AM.

The PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour will return to Albany for the first time since 2017, when top bull riders and their bovine dance partners storm into MVP Arena Dec 12-13. Over the course of the two-day event, 35 top riders will appear in the two initial rounds, taking on some of the sport’s toughest bulls. After two rounds, the top 10 riders with the highest aggregate scores ride for a chance at the event title. The riders will battle it out for the crucial Velocity Global points, which contribute to the Velocity Global Standings and determine new riders added to the elite Unleash The Beast tour throughout the season. The Top 3 Velocity Global riders who have not already qualified for PBR World Finals are also invited to the marquee event in bull riding in May 2026. Get your tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/pbr-velocity-tour-tickets/artist/2280749?venueId=1154

USS SLATER is closed for regular visitation for the winter season but is open for tours by appointment. Book your Deep Freeze tour at https://ussslater.org/deep-freeze-tours.