The 47th Annual Azalea Festival is here.

The theme for this festival is “Together We Can.”

The Azalea Festival has something for everyone.

The festival begins Thursday with the Annual Prince and Princess Pageant. Friday night, the Carnival opens, the live music begins and the 2009 Azalea Queen will be crowned.

Saturday, the events go from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Sunday is highlighted by the Azalea Parade, which will wind down through town and around the newly renovated courtsquare. For all the information on this year’s festivities, and a full schedule of events, take a look at the Azalea Festival Guide inside this week’s edition of the Democrat News.