As Portland's Official Festival, you are invited to participate in the Rose Festival's most inspired events like the Grand Floral Parade, Starlight Parade, Junior Parade, Queen’s Coronation, CityFair and Fleet Week.

May 24, 2024 · Every year for more than a century, the City of Roses has celebrated the city’s excellence with the Portland Rose Festival. Declared Portland’s official festival in 2010, the celebration includes more than 60 events, including parades, carnival rides, art shows, fun runs and more, starting in late May and ending in mid-June .

Today, the Portland Rose Festival takes place each June with a carnival, parades, and navy ships docked along the Tom McCall Waterfront Park to promote the city. The International Rose Test Garden is currently one of the oldest public rose test gardens in the United States, covering 4.5 acres (1.8 ha) with over 8,000 rose plants, and more than ...

May 8, 2018 · An exhibit at the Oregon Historical Society through June 17 colorfully explains how Portland became known as the "City of Roses," starting with the giveaway of thousands of Madame Caroline...

May 13, 2024 · Wake up and smell the roses, Portland — the city’s biggest festival of the year is almost here. The Portland Rose Festival bursts into bloom on Friday, May 24 — ushering in parades, fireworks, and century-old traditions to the City of Roses.

Sep 15, 2023 · Portland has a long-standing reputation as the City of Roses — so we dive into the city’s history with the fragrant flower, share the lowdown on rose gardens around town and offer tips for visiting the Portland Rose Festival in late spring.

In 1888, the Episcopal Church held a convention where attendees referred to Portland as “the City of Roses.” This caught on when, in 1905, the mayor (Harry Lane) came up with the idea of an ongoing festival dedicated to roses while attending the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition.

Jun 6, 2018 · Now, you can learn how Portland went from Stumptown to the Rose City in the Oregon Historical Society exhibit Madame Caroline Testout: The Rose that Made Portland Famous. The exhibit is on view through June 17, and admission is free on Saturday, June 9 in honor of the Grand Floral Parade.

Mar 29, 2024 · The nickname Rose City originated from the abundance of roses planted throughout the city, particularly along its streets. The pink-hued color of the city’s sandstone, as well as the rose festivals and shows held annually, contribute to …

The Rose Show is a celebration of Portland's long and storied relationship with the rose, which dates back to the early 20th century when the city became known as the "City of Roses" due to its ideal growing conditions and the enthusiasm of its gardeners.