The annual event celebrates Western heritage and marks the beginning of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo season.
Riders carry flags as they make their way through downtown during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Parade.Marking the start of a long-held tradition, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo season kicks off with its annual parade and Western heritage celebration.
The downtown Rodeo Parade will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 25, featuring thousands of men and women on horseback, decorative floats, marching bands and enthusiastic spectators. This year, legendary bullfighter and barrel man Leon Coffee will lead the charge as the grand marshal.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer
The parade begins at Bagby and Walker streets, travels down Travis to Bell and from Bell to Louisiana, before turning on Lamar; it ends at Lamar and Bagby.RodeoHouston runs Feb. 28-March 19. For additional parade information including street closures and parking, visit
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