Since its beginning in 1933, the Texas Rose Festival has represented the spirit that brings Tyler together as a community.

Rich in heritage and tradition, the Festival offers enchanting ceremonial events - the Queen's Coronation, the Rose Show, the Queen's Tea, the Rose Parade - all amidst a backdrop of brilliant roses as vibrant and colorful as the community they represent.

We invite you to join us this year as the City of Roses celebrates its 78th annual Texas Rose Festival, October 13-16, 2011.

Queen, Morgan Elizabeth Rippy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Reed Rippy, will reign over the 2011 Texas Rose Festival. Photographed with them is her brother, Patrick. (photo right)

Miss Winn Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rowe McGrede Anderson, will serve as the Duchess of the Texas Rose Festival. Photographed with them is her sister, Haley. (photo below)