Applications Are Being Taken For Azalea Belles

TYLER – Time is running out for young ladies to apply to be an Azalea Belle in Tyler. The Azalea and Spring Flower Trail runs March 22 through April 7. The Azalea Belles are Smith County freshman and sophomore high school girls. They wear antebellum dresses that are provided by Visit Tyler. Throughout this three-weekend event the girls promote Tyler, greet tourists, and pose for photographs. The girls must be academically eligible and are required to attend certain events and trainings. Applications are due January 30 and can be found online at http://www.visittyler.com/azaleatrail or at local high school counselor’s offices.