05/11/2024

Harris County officials celebrate Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo with first “Hat Toss Day” | Houston Public Media

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Harris County officials celebrate Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo with first “Hat Toss Day” | Houston Public Media

County officials also celebrated Hat Toss Day by riding the new "Joker 360" ride, which swings its riders 360 degrees into the air, located on the grounds.

County officials also celebrated Hat Toss Day by riding the new "Joker 360" ride, which swings its riders 360 degrees into the air, located on the grounds.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo celebrates the beginning of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at a press conference announcing the first "Hat Toss Day".
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo celebrates the beginning of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at a press conference announcing the first “Hat Toss Day”.

Harris County Officials celebrated the unofficial kick-off of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Thursday morning with the county’s very first “Hat Toss Day”, where they toss the hat to Rodeo officials.

Chris Boleman is the President and CEO of the Livestock Show and Rodeo and said the show has a $227 million impact on Houston.

“Our four pillars are agriculture, education, entertainment, and Western heritage,” Boleman said. “And it all comes together over the next month right here in the city’s most beloved events as we continue to have year-round impact in the community.”

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said local, state, and national authorities are working together to make sure all stock show and rodeo-related events are as safe as possible.

“We’ve been doing this for many, many years, so we’re very confident this is going to be a safe event,” Gonzalez said.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Chair Pat Mann Phillips ride the new Joke 360.
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Chair Pat Mann Phillips ride the new Joker 360.

Local officials were also the first riders of the new Joker 360, an attraction that swings its riders 360 degrees into the air. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said the attraction is one of many ways Houstonians will be able to enjoy the festivities.

“I think people here will really enjoy it. Hopefully, people didn’t hear my screams down here. But they were screams of joy,” she said. “This is part of what’s fun about the Rodeo.”

The 50th World Championship Barbecue Contest starts Thursday night and will continue through the weekend. City of Houston officials will celebrate Go Texan Day tomorrow for their own kick-off of the rodeo. The rodeo officially gets underway on Tuesday.

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