Rose Show and Festival

Miss Georgia, Christina McCauley and Thomasville's Rose Queen, Madeline MacQuirter, cut the ribbon opening the 90th Annual Thomasville Rose Show and Festival of 2011.

The 90th Annual Rose Show, Queen of Show, a Gemini rose entered by Mr. Rick Thomas of Thomasville.

The 90th Annual Rose Show, King of Show, a Marily Wellan rose entered by Mr. Rick Thomas of Thomasville.

The 90th Annual Thomasville Rose Show, Court of Honor.

A 'Bed of Roses' was featured at one of the earliest Rose Shows and in tribute, a similar display adorns the entrance to the Rose Show tent at the 90th Annual Thomasville Rose Show.

Hundreds of the most beautiful rose specimens line the aisles of the huge Rose Show tent where the annual competition takes place!

On Thursday evening the 33rd Rose Bud Parade featured hundreds of children from the region!

The banner is presented beginning the 63rd Annual Rose Parade on Friday evening.

The award winning Marine Corps Logistics Command Marching Band from Albany, Georgia marches in the Rose Parade.

The beautful horses of Pebble Hill Plantation are an annual favorite in the Rose Parade!

Brightly colored 'Southern Bells' prepare to join the parade!

The Rose Parade features many colorful floats!

The 2011 Thomasville Rose Queen and her Court reign over the 63rd Annual Rose Parade.

The Swingin' Medallions join in the parade before entertaining the crowd at the annual Rose Festival Street Dance that follows the parade.

There's dancing in the street after the parade with The Swingin' Medallions!

The Civic Garden Club's show includes flowers and plants of all varieties.

Opening the 70th Annual Thomasville Civic Garden Club Flower Show held each year at Art in the Park during the Rose Festival.

The 70th Annual Civic Garden Club Flower Show features a variety of flower and design categories.

Art in the Park on Saturday features hand-made items of all types.

The children were excited that the Easter Bunny made a special appearance at Art in the Park!

Children always love the fun activities at Art in the Park every year!

Art in the Park features a variety of activities!

There's plenty of interesting artwork to choose from among the talented artists who attend Art in the Park each year!

In addition to the arts & crafts and fun activities, visitors enjoy a variety of delicious foods and treats!

This adorable and tiny participant joined in the annual Bark in the Park pet dog show sponsored by the Thomas County Humane Society each year during Art in the Park!

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