CITY OF KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News)—Pleasant weather and a crowd estimated at about 1,000 greeted the annual Katy Rice Harvest Parade Oct. 3 in historic Downtown Katy and Covering Katy News was there.
The parade is the precursor to the 44th annual Katy Rice Harvest Festival, set for Oct. 11-12 in Katy’s Historic Downtown Square.
While the Sawyer Brown Band will highlight the festival, several new attractions are also planned. The AgVenture Area will showcase Katy’s agricultural heritage through a large petting zoo, pony rides and interactive exhibits highlighting the city’s rice farming history. Over 100 vendor booths offer crafted items, and food trucks will provide treats and refreshments…