Portland Starlight Parade

Downtown Portland, Oregon Portland, OR

The 40th annual Starlight Parade offers funky, eclectic fun for everyone. From traditional marching bands and flood-lit floats, to glow-in-the-dark umbrellas and unique hand-built entries, you’ll see the best of Portland’s diverse community groups (and surrounding Northwest region) together in one whimsical pageant. Approximately 100 illuminated entries along a 2.25-mile... Read More

Florence Rhododendron Festival

Downtown Florence, Oregon Bay Street, Florence, OR

Held annually the third weekend in May for 115 years, the streets of Florence are filled with celebrations of the Oregon State flower, the beautiful rhododendron. Rhododendron displays Carnival Parade (Sunday) Car show 5K run Street vendors The Florence Rhododendron Festival is the second-oldest flower festival in Oregon and third... Read More

FREE

Recycled Arts Festival

Esther Short Park 415 W. 6th Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

The annual grand celebration of all things recyclable. See what amazing creations artists have made using recyclable materials. Find unique gifts and one-of-a-kind pieces of art for your home. Showcasing the creative out-of-the-box thinking that will help keep useable items and materials out of the trash.  Learn ways you can... Read More

FREE

Gig Harbor’s Maritime Gig Festival

Downtown Gig Harbor Gig Harbor, WA

Gig Harbor's signature summer event! The Maritime Gig Fest takes place the first full weekend in June every year in the historic downtown waterfront. The two-day event starts with a 5K Fun Run, followed by a parade in which spectators line up anywhere along the parade route to watch. The Kid's... Read More

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

Various locations in Skagit Valley WA

Washington's largest flower festival celebrating all things spring with fields of daffodils and especially millions of colorful tulips filling the fields.  Events are happening all month long in conjunction with the tulip festival all over the region including: Photo contest Quilt shows Art shows Anacortes Wine Festival Petting Farm Mt.... Read More

Spokane Lilac Festival

Various locations in Spokane, WA Spokane, WA

The 84th annual Spokane Lilac Festival is a week-long celebration honoring our military, celebrating the season, and showcasing the beautiful Spokane region. Gala at the Historic Davenport Hotel Tea Car Show Food Truck Rally Torchlight Parade on Saturday evening 7:45 pm Family Fun Bike Ride on Sunday Golf tournament  

Holland Happening Festival

Downtown Oak Harbor, WA Oak Harbor, WA

Celebrate our traditional Holland Happening Parade and Festival! Enjoy the Klompen canal races (get your shoes in advance at the Oak Harbor Chamber), the Dutch themed parade, food vendors, and more! For more than 50 years Oak Harbor has celebrated Holland Happening! The festival features the traditional Saturday parade along with... Read More

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LaConner Tulip Not So Impromptu Parade

Downtown LaConner, WA LaConner, WA

In the heart of the Skagit Valley, LaConner holds a fun family parade with wacky parade entries keeping it light. As part of the Skagit Valley Tulip festival and celebrating the springtime favorite tulip. The Kiwanis Club hosts the 34th annual Tulip Parade aka Not So Impromptu Parade! No entry is... Read More

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