Sad news, rodeo fans. Published: 11:05 AM CST February 3, 2021 Updated: 7:57 PM CST February 3, 2021
HOUSTON Rodeo President and CEO Chris Boleman announced on Wednesday morning there will not be a RodeoHouston 2021 season because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
This year s rodeo was previously scheduled to be held in May instead of March, a postponement because of the pandemic. But now it has been canceled entirely, including the rodeo competition, concerts and carnival.
Junior Livestock Show and Horse Show Competitions will still be held in March as private events, however. The Junior Market Auctions and Champion Wine Auction will also still be held in May, also as private events.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is canceled (mostly), but what does that mean?
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) It hasn t happened since 1937. No parade. No cookoff. No rodeo. Not this year.
As the dust settled on the disappointing news that the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo won t happen in 2021, organizers released a four-page list of answers to questions you may have as a rodeo fan.
Rodeo President and CEO Chris Boleman said Wednesday that organizers are now focused on putting on the 2022 event.
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RodeoHouston 2021 canceled due to health, safety concerns
Houston Rodeo 2021 was cancelled on Wednesday, Feb. 3 due to health and safety concerns.
HOUSTON - RodeoHouston has been canceled.
Chris Boleman, the President and CEO of HLSR, announce the cancellation of the RODEOHOUSTON® competitions, concerts and entertainment, carnival, and other attractions and activities on Wednesday morning.
The Downtown Rodeo Parade, Trail Ride activities, Rodeo Uncorked! Roundup & Best Bites Competition, and the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest are all canceled for 2021.
The Junior Livestock and Horse Show competitions will still be held in March, as private events. 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.
Bombshell – Covid Cancels Rodeo Houston 2021!
HOUSTON, TX –The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Wednesday 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 Covid pandemic.
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.