Rose Festival City Fair & Fireworks

Tom McCall Waterfront Park SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR, United States

Portland's Biggest Party starts off May 24th as the annual Rose Festival begins.  City Fair opens Memorial Day weekend at Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park at 5:00 pm.  To get the party going, the festival begins with a bang with fireworks starting after dusk around 9:45 pm.  For three weekends,... Read More

$8

Starlight Parade

Downtown Portland, Oregon Portland, OR

An annual tradition and one of Portland's favorite events, the Starlight Parade winds through downtown Portland for a special night time parade.  There is something unique about experiencing a nighttime parade.  Come join the fun - all part of the Portland Rose Festival.  

Portland Starlight Parade

Downtown Portland, Oregon Portland, OR

The Starlight Parade is the one of the Rose Festival's most popular events offering electrified funky fun for everyone. Traditional marching bands and flood-lit floats, glow-in-the-dark umbrellas and unique hand-built entries create a vibe like no other on Portland's downtown streets. The Starlight Parade continues a longtime festival tradition from... Read More

Milk Carton Boat Race

A fun, family-friendly event and all part of the Portland Rose Festival. Children and adults race and show off handmade boats that float only using recycled milk cartons and jugs.  Categories from ages 7 and up. Starting point is at the Casting Pond in Westmoreland Park, 7700 SE 22nd Ave,... Read More