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Rose Festival Court

presented by Unitus Community Credit Union

All 15 members of the 2023 Rose Festival Court are wearing black dresses with a red rose print

About the Court

Rose Festival Court presented by Unitus Community Credit Union logo, shaped as the outline of the Rose Festival Queen's Traveling Crown


The Rose Festival Court is comprised of up to 15 outstanding students chosen from Portland Metro-area high schools. The mission of the Rose Festival Court program is to provide scholarships for higher education, to promote community outreach and volunteerism, to offer networking and mentoring opportunities to outstanding young women in a program that perpetuates an appreciation for Rose Festival history and tradition.

Princess announcements take place daily in late February and March, in the days leading up to Spring Break. Following their selection, Court Members attend after-school and weekend training sessions covering topics including media training, networking, public speaking and more. Once travel begins, the Court travels full-time 5 days a week, visiting community events, business leaders, hospitals, senior living centers, youth organizations, civic groups and participating in the Rose Festival's parades and events!

Court Members receive one-on-one mentorship with top female executives from presenting sponsor Unitus Community Credit Union, a $3,500 scholarship provided by The Randall Group valid for any accredited college, university or trade program, a complete travel wardrobe including shoes and accessories, and a lifetime of enduring friendships with their Rose Festival Court sisters.

LEARN MORE about the 2023 Court


Request a Visit this Spring from the 2024 Rose Festival Court


2024 Applications Now Closed

Applications to join the 2024 Rose Festival Court are now closed. Please look forward to meeting the new Court in March 2024.


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Court Mission

The mission of the Rose Festival Court program is to provide scholarships for higher education, to promote community outreach and volunteerism, to offer networking and mentoring opportunities to outstanding young women in a program that perpetuates an appreciation for Rose Festival history and tradition.


2023 Rose Festival Queen: Déja Fitzwater

Metro West Princess and recent Tigard High School graduate Déja Fitzwater has been crowned the 109th Rose Festival Queen. This prestigious honor, bestowed upon one exceptional individual each year, recognizes Déja's outstanding contributions to her school, her community, and her commitment to making a positive impact on the world around her.

In a speech she made earlier this spring, Déja emphasized how she plans to focus on fun in 2023. She expressed her intention to "laugh until my abs hurt, and smile until my cheeks get that little twitch of 'nope, we got to stop, this is too much!'" In the coming year, she plans to infuse fun into every aspect of her life by embarking on new adventures each day.

Déja plans to attend University of Alabama and study education, science, or theater.

The Queen serves as an ambassador of the Rose Festival for 1 year and will perform her final role by crowning the new Queen on June 7, 2024.


To request an appearance by Queen Déja Fitzwater, please fill out the Queen Appearance Request form.
All requests should be in line with the Rose Festival Foundation's Mission Statement. The Rose Festival Queen does not make appearances for commercial purposes.

LEARN MORE about the 2023 Queen's Coronation

PAST COURT MEMBERS - PLEASE SHARE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION!



Each year, members of the Court celebrating their 50th anniversary of Court service are sought for participation in the Grand Floral Parade. We're currently seeking members of the 1974 Rose Festival Court.

We are always looking to re-connect with past Court Members from any year! If you were a member of the Senior Court (or Junior Court), we want to keep track of you as an IMPORTANT member of the Rose Festival Family! We will gratefully accept historical donations (such as scrapbooks and memorabilia) for future generations to share. Additionally, we have an on-going project to scan loaned scrapbooks and photos. We need YOU to realize the dream of turning our history into a digital format — and we’re always looking for volunteers who can assist us with this meaningful work.

Please feel free to email email Marilyn Clint to update your contact information!


Rose Festival Court Sponsors

Unitus Community Credit Union
The Randall Group, Inc.
Royal Rosarian Foundation
Lloyd Center
Motor Coach West
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PREMIER SPONSORS
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