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We Value Patriotism

The Rose Festival wants to put the memorial back in Memorial Day, with events and programming that are reminders of what this historic holiday is all about. In 2009, the festival's inaugural Memorial Day Celebration was named the Best New Event in the World by the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA).

See an Overview of the 2011 Events

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Schedule

Danner Tribute Wall
May 25 - 28
Located in the Rose Festival CityFair, please visit the Danner Tribute Wall during Memorial Day Weekend to post pictures and notes to honor all Veterans (whether living or fallen) and all service personnel currently serving our country!

Danner Memorial Day March
May 28 - 1:30 p.m.
Starting at 1:30 p.m. the Danner Memorial Day March parades down Naito Parkway from the Burnside Bridge south to Salmon Springs Fountain. Come show your support as the Grand Marshals (read below), Oregon Army National Guard, Patriot Guard Riders, bands and patriotic vehicles march on. Stake out your spot on Naito Parkway to watch the Rose Festival's newest and most patriotic parade!

2011 Grand Marshals
the Shepherds of Helmand

Sergeant First Class Mark Browning, First Sergeant Dave Hagen and Sergeant Major Jerry Glesmann of the "Shepherds of Helmand" have been chosen as the Grand Marshals of the Danner Memorial Day Walk. One of the most decorated units in Oregon National Guard history, the Shepherds of Helmand were deployed in 2008 to Afghanistan to train a battalion of the Afghan National Army in the deadly Helmand Province, a Taliban stronghold.

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See the March Route Map

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See the 2011 Lineup

As of May 25:

Lineup

Walk-ons are welcome! (This lineup is subject to change.)

Commemoration Ceremony presented by TriWest Healthcare Alliance
May 28 - 2:15 p.m.
This special Memorial Day ceremony begins at 2:15 p.m. on the Main Stage in the RoZone (located in Tom McCall Waterfront Park next to Salmon Springs Fountain).

Thanks to a generous donation from the Poznanski Foundation all Veterans and Active Military will receive a special commemorative pin. [While available.]

For more information, contact Sara Wright:
saraw@rosefestival.org
503.227.2681