This weekend, Go Tejano Day brought thousands out to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The day’s lineup celebrated Tejano music, traditional Mexican dance, and horse showmanship. Local photographer Hope Mora went to capture the moments of culture, community and pride.

Rosbel Carrero, 22, poses at the carnival on Go Tejano Day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Houston. “I like the rodeo, it’s really special,” Carrero said. (Hope Mora for Houston Landing)
Leo Leal, 26, of Houston wins a sombrero as a prize during the Grito Competition at the Miller Lite Ice House stage during Go Tejano Day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Houston. (Hope Mora for Houston Landing)
On Go Tejano Day, thousands gather for performances by folklore dancers, norteño music, charra events, and concerts like Grupo Frontera. The day was a colorful exhibition of dance, music, and horseback riding. (Hope Mora for Houston Landing)
(Top left) Gianna Camacho, 14, of Ballet Folklórico Azteca says, “I’ve been performing for a year. I feel excited and nervous.” (Top right) Filemon, 71, of Mariachi Calmecac Jalisciense holds his trumpet during their performance at the NRG Center for The Fiesta Charra event.(Bottom) A detail of the uniform for Ballet Folklórico Azteca on Go Tejano Day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Houston. (Hope Mora for Houston Landing)
Performers wave to the crowd watching The Fiesta Charra event held inside NRG Center, a colorful exhibition of dance, music, and horseback riding, at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Go Tejano Day, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Houston. (Hope Mora for Houston Landing)
At the NRG Center, the Fiesta Charra event highlighted ropers, horse showmanship and traditional performances.Outside at the Junction Stage, people dance during Norteños Internacional’s performance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Houston. (Hope Mora for Houston Landing)
(Top left) Elizabeth Salinas poses for a portrait, saying “I love coming to Go Tejano Day because they always bring the best music. This is the third outfit I’ve made for Grupo Frontera concerts,” she said during Go Tejano Day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Houston. (Bottom right) People dance during Norteños Internacional’s performance at the Junction Stage during Go Tejano Day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Houston. (Hope Mora for Houston Landing)
A couple kiss at the carnival on Go Tejano Day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Houston. The festive atmosphere draws crowds for rides, games, and food, celebrating the vibrant culture of the event. (Hope Mora for Houston Landing)

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Lexi Parra is a photo editor for Houston Landing. Before moving to Houston, she worked as an independent photojournalist in Caracas, Venezuela and New York, NY, and her work has been published in The New...