Overview

Houston is gearing up for the highly anticipated Downtown Rodeo Parade, which marks the commencement of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo festivities. This annual event, deeply rooted in Western heritage, brings together thousands of participants and spectators for a vibrant celebration.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, February 24
• Time: Parade begins at 10 a.m.
• Location: Downtown Houston
• Grand Marshal: Arch “Beaver” Aplin III, founder and CEO of Buc-ee’s

Weather Forecast

• Conditions: Beautiful weather expected
• Temperature: Chilly in the morning, advisable to layer up
• Stream Coverage: Available on multiple platforms including KHOU 11 mobile app, YouTube, and Roku/FireTV
• Live Coverage: Starts at 10 a.m., available on-demand afterward

Parade Route

• Start: Bagby and Walker near City Hall
• Route: East on Walker, south on Travis, west on Bell, north on Louisiana
• End: Lamar and Bagby

Street Closures

Streets will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m. on Saturday. Detailed closures include:

• Memorial Loop Drive: From Memorial Drive to traffic circle (restricted access)
• Buffalo Bayou Parking Lot Entrances: Allen Parkway (BUF01-BUF10)
• Various Downtown Streets: Including Walker, McKinney, Smith, and others (see full list in related articles)

Parking Options

Public parking garages in downtown Houston and the Theater District are available. Expect varying parking fees.

Directions

Theater District Parking:

• From I-45 North: Exit I-10 east to Milam or exit Dallas
• From I-45 South: Exit Scott/Downtown to St. Joseph or Pease, or exit Houston/Memorial to Memorial/Rusk
• From I-10 West: Exit Milam or take I-45 South and exit Dallas
• From Highway 59 North: Exit Jackson or take I-10 west to I-45 south and exit Dallas
• From Highway 59 South: Exit Spur 527 to Louisiana
• From Highway 288: Exit Polk, then Louisiana to Capitol

Walker and Main Street Garage Parking:

• From Highway 59: Exit Capitol Street to Main, left on Main and right on Walker
• From I-10 West: Take Smith Street to Rusk, left on Rusk, right on Main, then right on Walker
• From I-45 South: Take Travis Street to Walker, entrance on Travis past Walker

Conclusion

With favorable weather and a plethora of viewing options, the Downtown Rodeo Parade promises an exciting start to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Plan ahead for street closures and parking, and don’t miss out on the vibrant festivities!

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