By Alexander Murdock
Feb 3, 2021
HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO ANNOUNCES THE CANCELLATION OF THE 2021 RODEO, RECENTLY RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 4 – 23
Junior Livestock Show and Horse Show Competitions will still be held in March as private events
FEB. 3, 2021 HOUSTON FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced the cancellation of the RODEO HOUSTON® competitions, concerts and entertainment, carnival, and other attractions and activities, which were recently rescheduled for May 4 – 23, 2021, due to the ongoing health situation.
The Junior Livestock and Horse Show competitions will still be held in March, as private events, upholding the Rodeo’s mission of promoting agriculture and supporting Texas youth. The Junior Market Auctions and Champion Wine Auction will also still be held in May, also as private events. These events will follow all state and local health and safety guidelines.
RodeoHouston Officially Canceled for 2021
Officials with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo made the announcement today (2/3) that much of RodeoHouston for 2021 has been canceled. In 2020, RodeoHouston was well into its second week before the decision to cancel was made due to the spread of the pandemic.
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Here is the statement issued today:
Today, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced the cancellation of the RODEOHOUSTON® competitions, concerts and entertainment, carnival, and other attractions and activities, which were recently rescheduled for May 4 – 23, 2021, due to the ongoing health situation.
The Junior Livestock and Horse Show competitions will still be held in March, as private events, upholding the Rodeo’s mission of promoting agriculture and supporting Texas youth. The Junior Market Auctions and Champion Wine Auction will also still be held in May, also as private events. These events will follow all state and local health and
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced the cancellation of the RODEOHOUSTON competitions, concerts and entertainment, carnival, and other attractions and activities, which were recently rescheduled for May 4 – 23, 2021, due to ongoing coronavirus concerns.
The
Junior Livestock and Horse Show competitions will still be held in March, as private events, upholding the Rodeo’s mission of promoting agriculture and supporting Texas youth. The
Junior Market Auctions and
Champion Wine Auction will also still be held in May, also as private events. These events will follow all state and local health and safety guidelines.
“While we were optimistic that moving our Rodeo to May would provide a better opportunity to host our annual community event that Rodeo fans have come to love and expect, unfortunately, it has become evident that the current health situation has not improved to the degree necessary to host our event,” said
The
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced the cancellation of the RODEOHOUSTON competitions, concerts and entertainment, carnival, and other attractions and activities, which were recently rescheduled for May 4 – 23, 2021, due to ongoing coronavirus concerns.
The
Junior Livestock and Horse Show competitions will still be held in March, as private events, upholding the Rodeo’s mission of promoting agriculture and supporting Texas youth. The
Junior Market Auctions and
Champion Wine Auction will also still be held in May, also as private events. These events will follow all state and local health and safety guidelines.
“While we were optimistic that moving our Rodeo to May would provide a better opportunity to host our annual community event that Rodeo fans have come to love and expect, unfortunately, it has become evident that the current health situation has not improved to the degree necessary to host our event,” said