Armed Forces Appreciation Day - Wednesday, March 4, 2026
First Responders Day - Monday, March 9, 2026
All donations will be used to support activities honoring our military and first responders, including those held during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Armed Forces Appreciation Day and First Responders Day.
Any donation is appreciated!
Donation amount - $1,000 - $2,499Benefits: Upload honoree photo (Military, First Responder, Veteran) and provide name, rank, branch or agency
$2,500 - $4,999Benefits: Upload honoree photo (Military, First Responder, Veteran) and provide name, rank, branch or agency; signage for one AFAD guest table and bus signage, two wristbands to the Hideout, reserved seating for two at the ceremony on FRD***, *Silver Donor Badge. ***RSVP Required.
Donation amount - $5,000 - $9,999Benefits: Upload honoree photo (Military, First Responder, Veteran) and provide name, rank, branch or agency, Signage for one AFAD guest table and bus signage, reserved seating for 4 at the ceremony on FRD, 4 wristbands to The Hideout on AFAD, *Silver Donor Badge(s) ***RSVP Require
Donation Amount - $10,000+Benefits: Upload honoree photo (Military, First Responder, Veteran) and provide name, rank, branch or agency; signage for two AFAD guest tables, bus signage, reserved seating for 8 at the AFAD ceremony at the Junction Stage, presented by Woodside Energy, reserved seating for 8 at the ceremony on FRD, 8 wristbands to the Hideout on AFAD, **Show Benefits, ***RSVP Required for both ceremonies.
*Contributors of $1,000 or more are considered Donor Friends and may submit a name and photo with service information recognizing a member of the military or first responder. Please use this link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/2b8cb9e5699e4400b7c7d2aa5aeacf23
All information and photos must be received by Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 to be included on the Honor Boards.