Today, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced its plans for Community Day, presented by TC Energy, with free admission for all guests until noon on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
For the first time, the Rodeo will host Community Day, providing additional discounts for guests coming to NRG Park on the middle Wednesday of Rodeo. The celebration includes buy one get one rides and games, discounted food and beverage offerings and community activations.
“This is the first time the Rodeo has offered free admission to the entire community, and we’re thrilled to have TC Energy as our presenting sponsor on March 8,” said Chris Boleman, Rodeo president and CEO. “Community Day will ensure the entire community gets the opportunity to come out to the NRG grounds and truly experience what the Rodeo has to offer. We are grateful for our partnership with TC Energy, and we can’t wait to celebrate on March 8.”
In addition to free admission and discounts, there will be several exciting community-driven activations across the Rodeo grounds. Additional community partners will be announced in the coming weeks.
Community Day discounts include:
- Free admission for all guests until noon.
- Buy one, get one rides and games in the Junction Carnival area until 4 p.m.
- Discounted food and beverage offerings until 4 p.m.
- $3 mini corn dog at McKinney Corn Dog
- $3 small popcorn at Kid Shack
- $3 small sour apple lemonade at Squeezers
Additionally, for every person that walks through the gates between 8 a.m. until noon on March 8, TC Energy will donate $1 to the local community through its social impact program, Build Strong, which invests in organizations that are integral to local communities.
“Our partnership with the Rodeo reflects our commitment to build strong, vibrant communities where we live and work,” said Tina Faraca, President U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines at TC Energy. “We’re honored to bring our community together in a family-friendly atmosphere to experience and celebrate what RODEOHOUSTON is really about.”
In addition to Community Day, the Rodeo has announced Family Wednesdays on March 1 and 15 with similar discounts and free admission for seniors 60+ and children under 12 until noon. For more information on discounted Wednesdays, please visit rodeohouston.com.
About the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage, and provides year-round educational support within the community. Since its beginning in 1932, the Rodeo has committed more than $575 million to the youth of Texas and education. The 2023 Rodeo is scheduled for Feb. 28 – March 19. The 2023 World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Cotton Holdings, is scheduled for Feb. 23 – 25. For more information, visit rodeohouston.com and connect with #RODEOHOUSTON online via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for all the latest news.
About TC Energy
TC Energy is a team of 7,000+ energy problem solvers working to move, generate and store the energy North America relies on. They are taking action to make that energy more sustainable and more secure. TC Energy is innovating and modernizing to reduce emissions from their business and is delivering new energy solutions – from natural gas and renewables to carbon capture and hydrogen – to help other businesses and industries decarbonize too. Along the way, they invest in communities and partner with neighbors, customers, and governments to build the energy system of the future.
TC Energy’s common shares trade on the Toronto (TSX) and New York (NYSE) stock exchanges under the symbol TRP. To learn more, visit us at TCEnergy.com.