Portland Rose Festival :: 2020 Souvenir Program

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ROSE FESTIVAL PORCH PARADE
Presented by Pacific Power
May 16 - 30, 2020
The Rose Festival Porch Parade presented by Pacific Power let
Portlanders come together and celebrate at a safe distance. The
public was invited to decorate a front porch, window or sidewalk
in support of the Rose Festival. Hundreds of residents from
across the metro area participated. Every entry was listed on
the official Porch Parade map, and people were invited to drive,
walk, or bike by to view the porches. The first 150 participants
received a Porch Parade yard sign. Highlights included NE 52nd
Avenue, where the entire street joined in on the fun with a
theme of “Supporting Local Businesses,” a Tiger King-themed
porch, and a house with vintage Rose Festival posters.
The Royal Rosarians also joined in by organizing Roses
for Hope. Private rose gardens visible from the street or
sidewalk were identified with special Roses for Hope signs,
and remained on the Parading in Place map all summer so
community members could seek them out for the entire
blooming season.
On Saturday, May 23, select houses were honored with a
VIP Processional where Rose Festival dignitaries thanked
participants by parading by in their cars. Participants included
Rose Festival Queen Mya Brazile, President Teri Bowles-
Atherton, parade chairs, the Clown Prince, Royal Rosarians,
and more!
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