Fifteen minutes into the Houston Live Stock Show and Rodeo Parade, the 6-year old girl sitting on the curb in front of us, turned and asked her mom, " Can we go home already?" It was not a good sign.

HOUSTON -- Thousands of cowboys, cowgirls and cow kids are headed into Houston this week to take part in Saturday s downtown Rodeo Parade. One of the trail riding groups is the Southwest Trail Riders.

Houston Rodeo mascot Howdy waves as he passes by during the 54th annual Go Texan Parade on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 in Conroe.