It’s been a rodeo tradition for more than 85 years.
The annual parade, which got its start in 1938, is a celebration of Western heritage. Floats, horses, marching bands, and wagons weaved their way through downtown Houston this morning.
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Last month, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo revealed that Arch “Beaver” Aplin III, the founder and CEO of Buc-ee’s, would be the grand marshal for the 2024 parade.
Chris Boleman, Rodeo president and CEO, stated in a release, “Buc-ee’s is one of Texas’ most notable brands, and we are honored to have Arch Aplin III help kick off our historic event. As many of our attendees travel long distances for our annual event, Buc-ee’s is part of the Rodeo experience for many already.”
PARADE ROUTE
The parade route kicked off at Bagby and Walker Streets in downtown Houston. The participants then moved down Travis to Bell Street, and from Bell Street to Louisiana Street, before turning on Lamar Street. The route ended at Lamar and Bagby.
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