![Queen Citriana and King Citrus atop their float in Mission, TX during the annual Texas Citrus Fiesta parade on January 27, 2024.](https://img.texasmonthly.com/2024/02/2024_2024_TEXAS-CITRUS-FIESTA_3062.jpg?auto=compress&crop=faces&fit=fit&fm=jpg&h=0&ixlib=php-3.3.1&q=45&w=270)
Texas History
February 7, 2024
Ah, the Sweet Scent of Mission’s Citrus Fiesta
All hail Queen Citrianna and the Duchess of Ruby Red, who ride atop floats adorned with hundreds of slices of fresh fruit.
All hail Queen Citrianna and the Duchess of Ruby Red, who ride atop floats adorned with hundreds of slices of fresh fruit.
Desert cacti, tropical orchids, towering live oaks—these tranquil spots teem with ever-changing flora. It’s time to plan a trip.