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Houston Rodeo Downtown Parade Steps Off at 10 A.M. With Coast Guard Hero as Grand Marshal

The downtown tradition kicks off festivities for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo running March 2–22.

Overview

  • The procession begins at Bagby and Walker, traveling on Walker, Travis, Bell, and Louisiana before turning onto Lamar and finishing back near Bagby.
  • FOX 26 will livestream the event across its digital platforms, and KHOU-11 will carry a live broadcast beginning at 10 a.m.
  • U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Scott Ruskan serves as grand marshal, honored for rescuing 165 children during the July 4 Hill Country floods.
  • Spectators can attend for free, with recommended viewing along Louisiana between Bell and Lamar and along Lamar, while areas on Bagby and Walker near Sabine are off limits.
  • Downtown and Theater District garages offer paid parking and METRORail is recommended, though outlets publish conflicting details about specific street-closure times and affected ramps.