Rodeo Houston Closing Down

Per a live press conference, the 2020 RodeoHouston is shutting down due to coronavirus concerns.

During the press conference with Mayor Turner, rodeo officials and the Houston Health Department  announced the details surrounding the cancellation. 

The Festival will be shutting down as of the end of today. This also impacts the Tour of Houston bicycle race and any other events scheduled by the city for the remainder of March. When possible, events will be rescheduled.

Updates will be provided at a later time.

The rodeo is the latest in major events to be canceled or postponed due to COVID-19.

• South by Southwest was canceled Friday
• The City of Denver canceled their huge St. Patrick's Day parade.
• Coachella and Stagecoach have both moved to October.