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Houston Today
By the People, for the People
Houston Rodeo Parade 2026 Set for Downtown Route
Parade kicks off Saturday with grand marshal, live TV coverage, and traffic impacts.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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The annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo parade is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026, with a downtown route and a lineup of floats, horseback riders, and marching bands. The parade will start at Bagby and Walker streets and proceed along Travis, Bell, Louisiana, and Lamar streets before ending at Lamar and Bagby.
Why it matters
The Houston Rodeo parade is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the city's Western heritage and kicks off the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo event at NRG Park. The parade draws large crowds and requires significant street closures and traffic management.
The details
U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Scott Ruskan will serve as the grand marshal, recognized for his heroic rescue efforts during a July 4 flash flood. The parade has been a Houston tradition since 1938. Street closures will begin at 2 a.m. on parade day and are expected to reopen around 2 p.m. The best viewing spots are along Louisiana Street between Bell and Lamar, Lamar Street, and the area from Louisiana to Smith Street.
- The parade is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026.
- Street closures will begin at 2 a.m. on parade day and are expected to reopen around 2 p.m.
The players
Scott Ruskan
U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer who will serve as the grand marshal, recognized for his heroic rescue efforts during a July 4 flash flood.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
An annual event held at NRG Park in Houston, with the parade kicking off the festivities.
What’s next
The parade will be followed by the start of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park, which runs from February 28 to March 19, 2026.
The takeaway
The Houston Rodeo parade is a beloved annual event that brings the community together to celebrate the city's Western roots and kick off the larger Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo festivities. Despite the traffic impacts, the parade remains a must-see event for locals and visitors alike.
