It all started in 1938 with just 40 floats, four bands and a bicycle brigade. Now thousands attend the Edison Fest Grand Parade every year.

The opening of the Flying Horses Antique Carousel means that spring can’t be far behind. The carousel is in Fireman’s Park at 901 N. Park St. in Brenham. The merry-go-round season goes March 1 to Oct.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced the new attractions, food, carnival rides and merchandise this year.

The Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival runs Feb. 13 through 17, Feb. 20 to 23 and Feb. 27 through March 2.

The Midway Sky Eye, North America’s largest traveling Ferris wheel, debuted in Tampa and returns every February.

It’s almost time for fair food and carnival rides on the Treasure Coast. The area is home to three county fairs: first the ...