The Texas Rose Festival is more than just roses—it’s a weekend-long festival filled with history, culture and lots of sparkle. The 86th Rose Festival includes the Coronation of the Rose Queen, a coveted spot for any young East Texas woman. The coronation is a beautiful show displaying unique and ornate costumes centered around this year’s theme of “Portraits of Inspiration.”

The fun continues with a parade, the Queen’s Tea Party and many other family-fun events . While you’re in Tyler, head to the Rose Gardens and the Tyler Rose Museum to catch up on the intricate history of the Rose Capital of the World.

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This event typically takes place in mid-October.