Tuesday, May 5, 2009

El Paso Rose Garden Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Event to showcase one of few Rose Gardens in United States

WHO: El Paso Parks and Recreation Department, El Paso Rose Garden Society and Texas AgriLife Extension Service Master Gardeners

WHAT: 50th Anniversary of El Paso Rose Garden

WHEN: Sunday, May 10 (Mother’s Day)
1:00 p.m.

WHERE: El Paso Rose Garden
1702 N. Copia

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department, which has managed the El Paso Rose Garden for 50 years, will celebrate that anniversary with several other important partners on May 10 at 1:00 p.m.

The celebration ceremony will have Mayor John Cook as guest speaker. The Garden has gone through major renovations over the years giving the Garden a water fall, a stage area for weddings and much more.

The Garden is one of only 100 certified Rose Gardens in the U.S. with over 2,500 rose bushes and 500 different varieties. The garden continues to grow each year. There will be a walking tour for those interested after the ceremony.

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