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Starlight Parade

CareOregon Starlight Parade

Date: June 03, 2023
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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2023 Entry Information and Application for Floats, Marching Units, and non-school Bands:
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Deadline to Apply: March 24, 2023

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CareOregon Starlight Parade
June 03, 2023 | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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A Twinkling, Summer Night Downtown

The CareOregon Starlight Parade is the one of the Rose Festival's most popular events offering electrified funky fun for everyone. From traditional marching bands and flood-lit floats, to glow-in-the-dark umbrellas and unique hand-built entries, you’ll see representation from Portland’s diverse community groups (and the surrounding Pacific Northwest region), creating a vibe like no other on Portland's downtown streets. Events like the Starlight Parade are essential to a vibrant and healthy community.

The Starlight Parade continues a longtime festival tradition from the early 1900s, when illuminated floats built on electric trolley cars made their way through the city on trolley tracks. Today, participants light up the night with approximately 100 illuminated entries drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators to downtown Portland. Don’t miss the fun of one of the Rose Festival’s best and brightest traditions!


Ways to Watch

From the Street

Get in on the in-person illuminated action for free with a city street spot! The Starlight Parade travels through downtown Portland and ends at Lincoln High School. Check back to view the Route Map and find your favorite spot!

From Your Couch

A special thank to our partners and friends at KPTV FOX 12 Oregon for broadcasting the Starlight Parade live. Stay tuned for 2023 broadcast details.

Parade Route Map



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