This weekend is the annual Rose Festival in Tyler. The area produces about 75% of all rose plants for nurseries and about half of the cut roses sold in the US market as well as many that are shipped to other parts of the world. The big coranation of the Rose Queen was last night but, being a formal event, they had to do that without the benefit of our presence! Today was a parade and assorted other events. We used to come here by RV for a big Square Dance each year during the festival, but sadly, Tyler no longer has a square dance club.

This weekend has beautiful weather with high temperatures in the mid 80's and lows in the upper 40's. Sunny weahter is also promised through the end of the event, Sunday evening. We did take the time to walk through the big city rose garden which is open all year. We skipped the parade this year, just hanging around home and avoiding the crowds.