Go Texan Day returns to Houston on Friday, Feb. 27, bringing a full day of Rodeo-themed celebrations, including the Rodeo Roundup downtown, Trail Ride arrivals at Memorial Park and the World\u2019s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s happening on Go Texan Day<\/p>\n
Festivities begin downtown with Rodeo Roundup, held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hermann Square. The free event features live music, a Go Texan Day proclamation, photo opportunities with a Texas Longhorn steer and complimentary chopped barbecue sandwiches provided by the World\u2019s Championship Bar-B-Que Committee.<\/p>\n
Later in the day, spectators can watch Trail Rides arrive at Memorial Park, a long-standing Rodeo tradition that brings riders from across Texas into Houston ahead of opening day.<\/p>\n
The celebration continues into the evening at the World\u2019s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, where teams compete and Rodeo season officially kicks into high gear.<\/p>\n
Go Texan Day Contest<\/p>\n
Schools, businesses and organizations can also take part in the annual Go Texan Day Contest. Entries require a 60-second or shorter video highlighting Go Texan Day activities and must be uploaded publicly to YouTube.<\/p>\n
Categories include schools, nonprofits, small businesses and large businesses, along with a special Go Texan Day Spirit Award. Public voting begins in early March, with winners announced March 11.<\/p>\n
For event details, contest rules and activity resources, visit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo website.<\/p>\n
Specials across the city<\/p>\n
Azumi in the River Oaks District will offer a limited-time $22 Rodeo Roll Feb. 27\u2013March 22, topped with Texas wagyu and dynamite crawfish, and will run 50% off select maki rolls all day during the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.<\/p>\n
The Pit Room is hosting its annual Go Texan Day patio party Friday, Feb. 27 from 4\u20138 p.m. at both Montrose (1201 Richmond) and Memorial (10301 Katy Fwy), with free entry, country DJs, a crawfish boil, a petting zoo at the Memorial location and a trail-ride lunch stop at Memorial at 11 a.m.<\/p>\n
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