93rd Texas Rose Festival

Tyler's 93rd Texas Rose Festival, a tradition since 1933, honors 2026 Queen Claire Ann Malone. Events include the Queen's Coronation, the ribbon cutting and Rose Presentation, the Queen's Tea and the Rose Parade. Thursday, Oct. 15, 10 AM: ribbon cutting and morning prayer service, Rose Garden Center (free). Rose Display (theme: "Celebrations through the Seasons"): free at the Rose Garden Center through Sunday, Oct. 18, 9 AM–5 PM most days and noon–4 PM Sunday. Saturday, Oct. 17, 9 AM: Texas Rose Festival Parade heads west from Glenwood Blvd. & Front St. (free along the route). The Tyler Rose Museum stays open until 5 PM during the festival. texasrosefestival.org · 903-597-3130