Storms Force Cancellation Of Pasadena Strawberry Festival Parade

PASADENA, TX -- The Pasadena Strawberry Festival parade, scheduled to take place this weekend has been canceled due to the threat of more severe weather.

Officials with the Pasadena Strawberry Festival made the announcement on their Facebook page on Friday afternoon.

"We have been keeping a very close eye on the weather, and the outlook for the weekend, and it does not look promising ... definitely not Parade weather, or anything we would want you all to be out in," the announcement read in part. "We do not make this decision lightly; we look forward to the Parade every year, as it's the kickoff event for each year's Festival, and the community always comes out and supports us by watching and participating."

The Pasadena Strawberry Festival, home of the world's largest strawberry shortcake, takes place May 17 - 19 at the Pasadena Fairgrounds .

To learn more about the Pasadena Strawberry Festival, or to get tickets click here.