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Attend the best tradition in Texas! For more than 90 years, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ has offered the best in entertainment, education and charitable opportunities in Texas. As the world’s largest livestock show and rodeo, this event is a spectacle unlike any other. Visitors from across the world come to experience Western heritage in the nation’s fourth largest city. For 20 days, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is available for you to explore.

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Your guide to ENJOYING the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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Your guide to ARRIVING to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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Your guide to shopping and dining at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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Pre-Rodeo Events

Click below to learn about all the ways you can get involved in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo before it officially kicks off on February 27!

RODEO UNCORKED! WINE SHOW

Learn more about the International Wine Competition, Roundup & Best Bites Competition, Champion Wine Auction & Dinner and the Champion Wine Garden presented by Frost Bank.

RODEO RUN

Run for a cause! Proceeds from Rodeo Run®, presented by ConocoPhillips, benefit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™. The run kicks off with the wheelchair race, followed by the 5K and 10K Corral A, 10K timed and 5K timed events.

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DOWNTOWN RODEO PARADE

Since 1938, the nation’s fourth largest city is transformed from a bustling metropolis to a down-home celebration of Western heritage.

TRAIL RIDES

In 1952, four men traveled on horseback from Brenham, Texas, to raise awareness of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Today, more than 2,000 trail riders partake in the Rodeo’s signature tradition each year.

GO TEXAN DAY

Go Texan Day is the unofficial kickoff of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Wear your cowboy boots, and cowboy hats in celebration and stop by Hermann Square for the Rodeo Roundup!

WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP BAR-B-QUE CONTEST

More than 250 teams, led by barbecue aficionados, compete in the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest presented by Cotton Holdings. 

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Parking and Transportation

On-Site Parking

Traffic Updates

Public Parking

Parking lots near the vicinity of NRG Park are available for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ visitors to utilize.

LOT HOURS PRICE
Yellow- Cashless Opens daily at 6 a.m. $25
610 Lot - Accepts Cash Opens daily at 9 a.m. $25
OST 1 - Accepts Cash Weekdays: 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Weekends: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. $25

Download Public Parking Maps

Permit Parking

The Show does reserve permit parking for people participating in the Show as well as the dedicated individuals who work during the event. This includes volunteers, livestock exhibitors, horse show participants and other permit workers. Download Map

Trams

Trams run by Rodeo committee members offer visitors free rides to and from parking lots and the grounds, as well as to and from NRG Center and NRG Arena. Download Map

Daily Schedule

  • Blue Line – services NRG Stadium, NRG Arena and the Blue Lot
    9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
  • Orange Line – services NRG Center and NRG Arena
    9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
  • Red Line – services NRG Center and the Red Lot
    8 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
  • 610 Line – services NRG Park and 610 Lot
    9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
  • Yellow Line – services the north side of NRG Stadium and the Yellow Lot
    9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Handicapped Accessible Parking

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ provides handicapped-accessible parking and transportation for visitors. When handicap spaces are filled at parking lots, visitors will be directed to the next option. City managed transportation also provides handicap accessible options for arriving to the Rodeo.

Drop-Off Locations

Public Passenger Drop-Off

  • Gate 9 off Kirby Drive
    • NOTE: Kirby Drive is closed at 9 p.m. on weekdays and 6 p.m. on weekends.
    • Driving Directions: Take Main St. to Westridge, and head east to Gate 9.

      On-Site Parking

      A limited number of ADA parking, including van accessible parking, are available in the Blue and Yellow lots for $25 per day. These spaces are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability. Present valid state issued handicap placard or vehicle registration for access.

      Blue Lot

      • Location: Entrance is off Kirby Dr., through Gate 9
      • Hours of Operation: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
      • Pricing: $25 per car

      Yellow Lot

      • Location: The primary route to the Yellow Lot is 610 to Main St., enter Gate 16 off Main St.
      • Hours of Operation: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
      • Pricing: $25 per car

      Park and Ride

      Park at one of these convenient locations and ride a shuttle to NRG Park. Visitors are dropped off near NRG Center and NRG Arena. Handicap Accessible parking locations include OST 1, West Loop, Monroe and Maxey. Learn More »

      Trams

      Trams run by Rodeo committee members offer visitors free rides to and from parking lots and the grounds, as well as to and from NRG Center and NRG Arena. Download Map

      Daily Schedule

      • Blue Line – services NRG Stadium, NRG Arena and the Blue Lot
        9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
      • Orange Line – services NRG Center and NRG Arena
        9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
      • Red Line – services NRG Center and the Red Lot
        8 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
      • 610 Line – services NRG Park and 610 Lot
        9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
      • Yellow Line – services the north side of NRG Stadium and the Yellow Lot
        9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

      Transportation

      Pick the option that works best for you — METRORail, Park & Ride, or being dropped off by a driver. Traveling to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ is easy with the variety of multiple options available to visitors.

      I-610 & CAMBRIDGE UPDATES | TRAFFIC UPDATES

      Traveling to the Rodeo via SH 288? Visit Drive 288 for the latest information. DRIVE 288

      Drop-Off Locations

      Public Passenger Drop-Off

      • Gate 9 off Kirby Drive
        • NOTE: Kirby Drive is closed at 9 p.m. on weekdays and 6 p.m. on weekends.
        • Driving Directions: Take Main St. to Westridge, and head east to Gate 9.

      Park & Ride

      Park at one of these convenient locations and ride a shuttle to NRG Park. Visitors are dropped off near NRG Center and NRG Arena. Handicap Accessible parking locations include OST 1, West Loop, Monroe and Maxey. Learn More »

      METRORail

      Catch a ride for $1.25 one way on the METRORail! With three rail lines, the METRORail makes getting to the Rodeo a possibility for a variety of visitors.

      For detail information on times for specific stops, please visit the RideMETRO website.

      Northbound Service

      • Monday through Saturday: until 1:30 a.m.
      • Sunday: until 11:24 p.m.

      Southbound Service

      • Monday through Saturday: 3:20 a.m.
      • Sunday: until 1:15 a.m.

      Public Passenger Drop-Off

      • Gate 9 off Kirby Drive
        • NOTE: Kirby Drive is closed at 9 p.m. on weekdays and 6 p.m. on weekends.
        • Driving Directions: Take Main St. to Westridge and head east to Gate 9.

      Trams

      Trams run by Rodeo committee members offer visitors free rides to and from parking lots and the grounds, as well as to and from NRG Center and NRG Arena. Download Map

      Daily Schedule

      • Blue Line – services NRG Stadium, NRG Arena and the Blue Lot
        9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
      • Orange Line – services NRG Center and NRG Arena
        9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
      • Red Line – services NRG Center and the Red Lot
        8 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
      • 610 Line – services NRG Park and 610 Lot
        9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
      • Yellow Line – services the north side of NRG Stadium and the Yellow Lot
        9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

      Rideshare

      Uber & Lyft Drop-Off

      • Drop-offs and pick-ups are in the Yellow Lot
      • Entrance Gate 16B off Main St.; from the north bound lanes of Main Street is the only access to the lot. There is no left turn lane access allowed from the south bound lanes of Main Street.
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      Taxis

      • Drop-offs and pick-ups are in Gate 14 Teal Lot off Murworth.
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      Limos

      • Drop-offs and pick-ups are at the southeast side of the Green Lot, Gate 13 off Lantern Point.

        Trams

        Trams run by Rodeo committee members offer visitors free rides to and from parking lots and the grounds, as well as to and from NRG Center and NRG Arena. Download Map

        Daily Schedule

        • Blue Line – services NRG Stadium, NRG Arena and the Blue Lot
          9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
        • Orange Line – services NRG Center and NRG Arena
          9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
        • Red Line – services NRG Center and the Red Lot
          8 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
        • 610 Line – services NRG Park and 610 Lot
          9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
        • Yellow Line – services the north side of NRG Stadium and the Yellow Lot
          9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

        Additional Maps:

        Public Parking Map
        Permit Parking Map
        Rideshare Map
        Taxi Map
        Tram Map