Events
BY JOVANNA AGUILAR & VANESSA HOLT
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s carnival ride tickets are sold separately at the rodeo grounds.
The rodeo features several competitions ranging from livestock and horse shows to art.
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo returns Since 1932, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has promoted agriculture by hosting an annual rodeo that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage and provides year-round educational support within the community. What to expect
The rodeo’s entertainment lineup includes rock, country, pop, regional Mexican and Christian artists.
Dates to know Ahead of the HLSR season, rodeo enthusiasts can look forward to several pre-rodeo events including: Feb. 27-March 1: The 2025 World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest features over 250 teams. Feb. 28: On Go Texan Day, the uno cial kicko of the HLSR, the Houston community is invited to celebrate Western heritage to raise awareness of Rodeo season. March 1: The Rodeo Run precedes the Downtown Rodeo Parade and kicks o with a wheelchair race, followed by a 5K and 10K. The parade will feature decorative oats with thousands of men and women on horseback as well as marching bands.
Held from March 4-23, the HLSR will show- case a livestock show, a horse show, auctions, a carnival and carnival food. Attendees can purchase single-day carnival admission, season tickets or performance tickets. Carnival admission is included with the purchase of an NRG Park admission ticket or a rodeo and concert ticket, per the website. Concert attendees can select from 20 perfor- mances with performers, such as Luke Bryan and Post Malone, which were announced Jan. 9. Grounds tickets are $21 online and include admission to NRG Park but do not allow entrance into NRG Stadium for the rodeo and concert performances. Carnival admission is included with the purchase of a grounds ticket; however, carnival tickets must be purchased separately and are $1.25 each. Most rides require three to eight
SOURCE: HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO COMMUNITY IMPACT
Go Tejano Day on March 16 will feature various Mexican heritage performances.
A new 100-foot mural by Houston-based artis- tic duo Made X Chilly will be unveiled on Feb. 27. New rides attendees can expect include Over- drive, a spinning amusement ride, and Enchanted Castle, a two-story mirror maze. New foods include Asian Streetness, which consists of a crab rangoon, snack pack combo and brisket fried rice. More details The Woodlands Rodeo Express service returns this year with round-trip tickets from the Saw- dust Park and Ride, 701 Westridge Road, Spring, to NRG stadium. Tickets must be purchased in advance for the service for $15 per person plus service fees.
tickets each. A closer look
The HLSR also has several new art installations, rides and food selections attendees can expect this season.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo promotes educating youth about agriculture.
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