Thousands of trail riders rode to Houston's Memorial Park to kick off Houston Rodeo 2025, riding through the Galleria for the first time.

This year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo trail rides are in the books on Friday morning and now it’s time to begin the first full week of rodeo activities. CW39’s Seth Kovar was there as the cowboys and cowgirls rode into town on their horses and covered wagons on Friday.

More than 500 truckloads of dirt create the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's center stage. And this isn't your everyday potting soil.

Grab your cowboy hat, Houston. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicks off Tuesday. Why it matters: For the next three weeks, Houston's universe will be circling around all things rodeo — from the concert series to only-at-the-rodeo carnival food and more.

When the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is open, there are as many people on the grounds as there are residents in the entire City of Pearland.