| Parade Guides keep Rose Festival Parades safe and fun. To sign up to be a Parade Guide, you’ll need to create an account with our partners at the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM). CareOregon Starlight Parade – June 1 Fred Meyer Junior Parade – June 5 Grand Floral Parade – June 8 |
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| Float Decorators |
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| Get up close and personal with our fantastic floral floats as we prepare for the Grand Floral Parade. Along with your crew chief, you’ll help paint the base colors for each float, then apply the matching organic materials which may include seeds, beans, rice and of course FLOWERS! Decorate Big Floats June 1-7 Decorate Mini Floats starting April 22 – May 31 |
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| Cleanest & Greenest Team |
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| The Rose Festival is proud to be internationally recognized for our famous parade cleanups! Join us by encouraging parade-goers to help us keep the streets clean before the CareOregon Starlight Parade on June 1. Register Here |
In exchange for your time, volunteers will receive community service hours, a ticket into CityFair, (4) reserved seats at the Grand Floral Parade, and t-shirt (for day-of parade volunteers). Thank you to everyone who helps us carry on this beloved Portland-tradition each year. ![]() |
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In exchange for your time, volunteers will receive community service hours, a ticket into 