More than 3,000 trail riders will begin traveling the city's streets Friday, Feb. 24, as they move toward Memorial Park for one last night of camping before Saturday's Downtown Rodeo Parade. After traveling a combined total of nearly 2,000 miles, 12 trail rides will merge and camp overnight, continuing a 60-year-old tradition and helping to kick off the 2012 Show. Beginning as early as Feb. 3, trail rides began making their way to Houston from points as far east as Logansport, La., as far south as Hidalgo, Texas, on the Texas-Mexico border, and all points in between. Check out www.rodeohouston.com for more information.
Trail riders are judged several times during their rides on overall appearance, including dress in traditional Western wear. Final judging occurs as the riders enter Memorial Park on Friday, Feb. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; the awards presentation will take place at 5 p.m. Awards are presented in three divisions based on number of participants.
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