houston livestock show and rodeo

     

The Houston Livestock Show an Rodeo, also called Rodeo Houston, is the world's largest livestock exhibition as well as the world's largest rodeo event. In 2007, attendance reached more than 1.8 million keeping with an average of almost 2 million a year which requires the support of approximately 19,000 volunteers. Also, 2007 was deamed as the year of the volunteer. The 20 day event is held at Reliant Park in Houston, Texas and features bull riding, livestock judging, concerts, a parade,a 5k walk & run, a carnival, trail rides, pig racing, barbecue and wine competitions, shopping, sales, and auctions. Traditional trail rides, which start in different areas of Texas and end in Houston, precede the Rodeo events.. The City of Houston celebrates this event with Go Texan Days where residents are encouraged to dress in western wear for the duration.

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