Portland Rose Festival

Portland Rose Festival
Saturday, Jun 3, 2023 at 9:00am
Various Venues in Portland
503-227-2681

Schedule of Events

9:00 AM - American Heart Association Heart & Stroke Walk at Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Check-In Opens at 7:30am
Walk Begins at 9:00am

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6:30 PM - The Toyota Starlight Run

3.1 miles of fun in downtown Portland

Portland's most popular fun run, the Starlight Run, is the wacky warm-up act for the CareOregon Starlight Parade is starting and finishing on Naito Parkway at Rose Festival CityFair.

The 46th Annual Starlight Run will start at 6:30 p.m. The traditional costume contest will be held at 5:30 p.m. The route will follow the path of the CareOregon Starlight Parade and operate as an out-and-back course in 2023.

Schedule:
4:00PM: Bib Pick-Up Opens
5:00PM: Costume Contests Pre-Judging Begins
5:30PM: Costume Contest - main street
6:30PM: Race Begins

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8:00 PM - CareOregon Starlight Parade

A Twinkling, Summer Night Downtown
The CareOregon Starlight Parade is the one of the Rose Festival's most popular events offering electrified funky 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 representation from Portland's diverse community groups (and the surrounding Pacific Northwest region), creating a vibe like no other on Portland's downtown streets. Events like the Starlight Parade are essential to a vibrant and healthy community.

The Starlight Parade continues a longtime festival tradition from the early 1900s, when illuminated floats built on electric trolley cars made their way through the city on trolley tracks. Today, participants light up the night with approximately 100 illuminated entries drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators to downtown Portland. Don't miss the fun of one of the Rose Festival's best and brightest traditions!

12pm-9pm: CityFair at Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Enjoy Entertainment, Food and Rides on the Waterfront!

Rose Festival's waterfront activities all take place at beautiful Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, in downtown Portland.

At Rose Festival CityFair, you'll find your favorite fair features - carnival rides, fair foods, interactive exhibits, and constant entertainment - all nestled between the urban energy of the city and the natural beauty of the Willamette River.

Focus on Brews & Lights
Oregon Brewers Festival Tap Takeover
CareOregon Starlight Parade (adjacent on SW Naito Pkwy)
One More Time Around Again Marching Band Concert at Salmon Springs Fountain
Corgi Jamboree (1pm - 3pm)

Bloom Tour

Spring has officially sprung in Downtown Portland and Old Town with the first annual Bloom Tour, which features twenty-six stunning large-scale floral installations that are sure to capture attention during Portland’s Rose Festival.

The Bloom Tour is part walking tour and part art show with a focus on supporting some of Portland’s unique shops, restaurants and hotels. Even the Lan Su Chinese Garden will be hosting a large-scale dragon boat themed floral installation, so follow the tour map and explore them all!  

Running from April 14 to June 30, the Bloom Tour will showcase the work of 19 talented artists and florists who have designed and created these eye-catching art pieces that can be viewed rain or shine. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this is a can't-miss opportunity to explore the city, capture some truly amazing photos and show your support for the Downtown and Old Town communities. Click Here for Bloom Tour Locations

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