Texans stars Andre Johnson and J.J. Watt will serve as the grand marshals for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Parade. What a great way to kick off the Rodeo having two of our own great Texans football stars leading the way.
The parade will be at 10 a.m., Feb. 25 in downtown Houston
On February 25, 2012 thousands of Texans and visitor will line the downtown streets of the fourth largest city to watch hundreds of trail riders and decorated floats follow their yearly route to kick off the start of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. This is a great family event you would not want to miss. There are hundreds of beautiful horses that your children and grandchildren would love too see. Many of the trail riders have been riding weeks in the hot, cold, wind, and rain to be a part of this special event. Come out and show your support to our Texas Cowboys and Cowgirls. They really do appreciate seeing all of you line the streets welcoming them home after a long ride.
On February 24th if you are driving around the loop or downtown you will probably see the riders making their way to Memorial Park. Please drive cautiously around the riders and their horses. We want to keep our cowboys and cowgirls safe.
Houston Rodeo Parade Route:
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Los Vaqueros Rio Grande Trail Ride, established in 1973
- Start Date: Feb. 2, 2012
- 386-mile ride from Hidalgo, Texas
The Mission Trail Ride, established in 1990
- Start Date: Feb. 18, 2012
- 210-mile ride from San Antonio, Texas
Northeastern Trail Ride, established in 1982
- Start Date: Feb. 18, 2012
- 107-mile ride from Cheeks, Texas
Old Spanish Trail Ride, established in 1956
- Start Date: Feb. 18, 2012
- 216-mile ride from Logansport, La.
Prairie View Trail Ride, established in 1957
- Start Date: Feb. 18, 2012
- 87-mile ride from Hempstead, Texas
Salt Grass Trail Ride, established in 1952
- Start Date: Feb. 18, 2012
- 90-mile ride from Cat Spring, Texas
Sam Houston Trail Ride, established in 1955
- Start Date: Feb. 19, 2012
- 70-mile ride from Montgomery, Texas
Southwest Trial Ride, established in 1993
- Start Date: Feb. 18, 2012
- 120-mile ride from Rosenberg, Texas
Southwestern Trail Ride, established in 1973
- Start Date: Feb. 18, 2012
- 102-mile ride from Angleton, Texas
Texas Independence Trail Ride, established in 1961
- Start Date: Feb. 18, 2012
- 108-mile ride from Brazoria, Texas
The Spanish Trail Ride, established in 1961
- Start Date: Feb. 18, 2012
- 109-mile ride from Shepherd, Texas
Valley Lodge Trial Ride, established in 1959
- Start Date: Feb. 18, 2012
- 71-mile ride from Brookshire, Texas
