The festivities, taking place during the third weekend of October,[1] draw thousands of tourists to the city each year.
These participants generally come from wealthy backgrounds [citation needed] and often have long family histories with the festival; many have played various roles in the events since childhood.
This parade takes place on the Saturday morning of the festival, and starts on Fifth St. and travels down Erwin to the Rose Stadium where it ends.
It is free to watch the parade on the streets, but you must buy a ticket to be admitted into the shaded side of the stadium.
A number of private parties also coincide with the festival, including the Queen's Coronation Ball hosted by the Order of the Rose.