The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was recognized as Rodeo of the Year at the 14th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors, held Wednesday at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

HOUSTON – It all started with the cancellation of Rodeo Houston 2020 and now coronavirus has come full circle in the Houston area with the announcement that the 2021 event is no more. According to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the weeks-long event, which had been rescheduled to May 4 through 23, has been canceled. Also canceled for this year are the Downtown Rodeo Parade, Trail Ride activities, Rodeo Uncorked! “The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the most significant events held in Houston every year. I support their decision and look forward to a bigger Houston Rodeo in 2022.”Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo also released a statement that said:Ad“I want to commend the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for protecting the health and safety of our community.

HOUSTON – The bulk of the activities surrounding the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been moved to may because of concerns over the coronavirus. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said Rodeo officials have been working with city health officials to create a safe environment for the Rodeo when it happens. Official statementsHidalgo issued the following statement:“The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is part of the DNA that makes up who we are as Harris County. “Houston and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo are synonymous. If we work together, we can create a safe environment for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.