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GFP Access Flyer [PDF]

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Parade Seating for the Disabled for 2009

The Portland Rose Festival -- in cooperation with the City of Portland and TriMet -- will be offering several locations along the KeyBank Grand Floral Parade route for special needs seating.

Special Needs Locations

Oregon Convention Center (777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard)

Handicap-accessible parade-line seating is available in a reserved area at the south end of the Oregon Convention Center property. Space is limited, so guests must request tickets in advance to have access to the seating area. A maximum of two tickets per request (disabled guest plus one companion) will be granted while supplies last. Chairs will be provided and outside food and beverages are permitted. Requests must be received by May 29. To request call 503.227.2681 or email: carolr@rosefestival.org

Please note that parking is NOT included -- arrival by TriMet is encouraged.

East side of SW Broadway between Yamhill & Morrison

Priority seating for the disabled and elderly is available on a first-come first-served basis on parade morning along Broadway at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Guests must bring their own chairs or blankets to sit on, chairs will not be provided. Arrival by MAX light rail to the Pioneer Courthouse Square stop is encouraged.

Toilet Locations

Thanks to the Portland Rose Festival and the City of Portland, 37 public toilets (plus sinks) are available along the parade route. Seeing the following map for locations.

GFP Toilet Map [PDF]

Parking Information

Convention Center Garage

Parking is available. Specific instructions for accessing Convention Center parking will be mailed with requested passes, and parking will be limited to vehicles with a state-issued disabled placard, whose occupants hold passes for the seating area.

Rose Quarter Parking Garages

From 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on parade day for $8 per car.
Vehicles must arrive at the Rose Quarter prior to 8:00 a.m., as access to Rose Quarter parking garages is blocked to clear the parade route. To avoid traffic and parking, please use Tri-Met.

Other Parking Locations

Vehicles with disabled parking permits may park on a first-come, first-served basis at the following locations:

• North side of NE Oregon from Grand to 7th
• Both sides of NE Irving from Grand to 6th
• SW 9th Avenue between Stark and Oak

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