Hours:
11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.*
(except May 22 when gates
open at 5:00 p.m.)
Closed:
May 26, Tuesday
May 27, Wednesday
June 1, Monday
June 2, Tuesday
Location:
Governor Tom McCall
Waterfront Park
(in Downtown Portland) [see map]
Admission:
$5 for ages 7 and over
(*FREE admission Friday, May 22)
Kids 6 and under are always FREE, courtesy of KOIN Local 6
Visitors (7 and over) - $5.00 all day Saturday and Sunday and mid-week after 4:00 p.m.
Adults (7 and over) $5 (after 4:00 p.m. M-F: 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.*, all day Saturday and Sunday)
Memorial Day (May 25) admission will be charged all day - admission free for all current (and former) United States military and their families (with proof of service) **
*Event hours & closing times are subject to change based on weather, attendance and park safety conditions.
** All current and former United States military and their families receive free admission (with proof of service) to Waterfront Village thanks to TriWest Healthcare Alliance starting Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25.
The Waterfront Village – Portland's Place to Play
Recently recognized by the International Festival & Events Association (IFEA) for having the 'Best Children's Programming' in the world, the Rose Festival's Waterfront Village is the region's premier family celebration. Celebrating 102 years as our City's signature event, the Portland Rose Festival brings international attention to Portland each June, and the Waterfront Village is the Rose Festival's largest community event.
For the first time ever, our village opens on Memorial Day weekend. This new three-weekend format offers a whole extra weekend of fun.
Nestled between Portland's bustling downtown business district and the scenic Willamette River covering the length of the Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, the Waterfront Village provides a park-load of whimsical kids adventures, hysterical vaudevillian acts, festive bands, and thousands of smiling families each day. This magical world of wonder also features a mysterious ancient temple, live exotic animals (including lions and tigers but no bears, oh no) and the region's best family-friendly carnival. So the Waterfront Village really is Portland's Place to Play for all who are young at heart. Come tour our ancient temple that is being transported from lands lost in time.
Locally owned, Funtastic is one of the nation's finest carnivals presenting a full array of good, clean family fun including gentle Kiddie Land rides, tried and true family favorites, and over-the-top twisters for more adventurous thrill seekers.
For the first time in its 102-year history, the Portland Rose Festival kicks off our summer season by opening its Waterfront Village on Memorial Day weekend! This means triple the fun with three weekends of wild rides, foolish clowns, and magical entertainment.
Visit the BI-MART Kids Zone packed with family-friendly entertainment on the Family Fun Stage and interactive play in the BI-MART Toddler Zone.
NBA Nation presented by T-Mobile & Kia Motors
Saturday, May 30 & Sunday, May 31
NBA Nation Tour presented by T-Mobile & Kia Motors – Saturday, May 30 & Sunday, May 31
NBA Nation and its Ambassador Darryl Dawkins (an NBA Legend) are traveling to Portland this May, bringing fans together at the NBA's largest mobile basketball playground with an entire nation to explore. Join fellow fans at the T-Mobile myFaves Court or Kia Court to show off your best skills in a variety of contests.
Join us as the Portland Rose Festival creates a new community tradition at Waterfront Village. On Memorial Day weekend, celebrate our American spirit and tradition of community pride and service as we honor local and national heroes who have given so much for our freedom. Join the festivities on Monday, including our Danner Memorial Day March, Commemorative Service, guest speakers, F-15 fly-over, 21-gun salute, Danner Tribute Wall, and other exciting displays showcasing our collective patriotic spirit! Don't miss the BI-MART Remembrance Concert, featuring Amy Clawson on May 25 at 4:00 p.m.! Family and friends are encouraged to visit the Danner Tribute Wall inside Waterfront Village. Bring your pictures, stories, and memories to post!
On Monday, May 25 -- Memorial Day -- all current (and former) United States military and their families receive free admission (with proof of service) to Waterfront Village thanks to TriWest Healthcare Alliance for the entire day, including before and after the Danner Memorial Day March and Commemoration Ceremony.
Presented by the Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express
During the week of the Starlight Parade, days at the Waterfront Village will be filled with energetic entertainment -- while the nights light up the City with colorful celebrations. Saturday boasts Portland's always popular illuminated PGE/SOLV Starlight Parade, that winds through downtown Portland just blocks from the Waterfront Village.
This week, the Waterfront Village reopens on Wednesday, in time for the Fred Meyer Junior Parade crowd to enjoy LAY'S® Potato Chips Wristband Day in the carnival -- where it's unlimited rides all day for one low price. Continuing through the weekend are live exotic animal displays, interactive educational exhibits, give-aways and special guest cartoon characters. On Saturday, preview the KeyBank Grand Floral Parade floats in front of the Waterfront Village on Naito Parkway!
Enjoy exciting local music performances, interactive art activities, complimentary ZonePerfect Nutrition Bar samples and more. ZonePerfect believes everyone deserves the chance to live.create., so learn how they are helping to restore music in schools nationwide with the VH1 Save the Music Foundation. Come and enjoy the ZonePerfect live.create. tour.
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