When the first Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Parade was held in 1938, someone suggested it have the “pomp and ceremony of a Roman holiday.” While we’re not likely to see mobile Caligula-like orgies wafting through the downtown streets, there will be plenty of Western-themed floats, high school bands, horseback riders, clowns and politicians trolling for votes. 10 a.m. Downtown Houston. For information, call 832-667-1000 or visit www.hlsr.com. Free.
Sat., Feb. 27, 10 a.m., 2010
This article appears in Feb 25 – Mar 3, 2010.
