WE EARNED HISTORY!!! Mayor Sylvester Turner and the City of Houston invites everyone to the Houston Astros World Championship Parade and Celebration on Friday, November 3rd at 2:00 p.m. to honor and celebrate the team’s historic 2017 World Series win.“It's a true privilege to proudly host this magnificent salute to our hometown team that has earned history,” said Mayor Turner. “As we bounce back from Hurricane Harvey, we are more than ready to welcome our heroes home in proper form."The parade staging area between Smith and I-45 underpass on outbound Allen Parkway will close to traffic at noon. Allen Parkway inbound at Taft will be closed at 1 PM. McKinney exit off 1-45 South will be closed at 1 PM. Allen Parkway exit off I-45 South will remain open. A rally will take place around 3 p.m., following the parade, on the steps of City Hall at 901 Bagby Street. Speakers will include the mayor and representatives of the best professional baseball team in the United States. Visit their website here for more info on parking, road closures, etc..