Texas Rose Festival underway

TYLER — TYLER — Following last year’s COVID-19-related cancellation, the Texas Rose Festival is officially underway after Thursday’s ribbon cutting, running through Sunday. Rose Queen Anna Grace Hallmark told KTBB, “I’m very excited for it to start up again and for the community to get together to celebrate the festival and start it up.” Queen Anna also says there’s been upbeat community response to the festival’s return. She tells us, “I think it’s gonna be good with…COVID and all that gone. I think we can celebrate and come together.” The celebration always draws plenty of out-of-towners, and Queen Anna says, “I’m so excited for everyone to come from out of town to visit Tyler and to see what we have to offer and view our Rose Festival. It’s gonna be amazing.” The 88th edition will feature all the familiar touches. Click here for all the details.