ABOVE: Rose Queen Ryli McGorry, left, sits with Lauren Reaman, the previous rose queen, on the float dedicated to St. Therese Lisieux, the Little Flower of Jesus, during the 89th annual Shower of Roses at the Shrine of St. Therese in the New Columbus section of Nesquehoning on Sunday. The event celebrates the life of St. Therese through prayer and dedication, as well as roses.

LEFT: Ryli McGorry kneels as the former Rose Queen Lauren Reaman places the crown on her head. McGorry was named the 2021 Rose Queen for the Shower of Roses in New Columbus. Looking on is the Rev. Robert George, rector of the Shrine of St. Therese. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/ED HADNAGY