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Grand Floral Parade

Date: June 07, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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DETAILS

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Location(s):

Portland, OR

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Grand Floral Parade Official Program

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REGISTER/PARTICIPATE

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2025 Special Entry applications have closed - Check back in Spring 2026!

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2025 Equestrian applications have closed - Check back in Spring 2026!

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SHARE THIS EVENT

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A cherished highlight of the Portland Rose Festival, this popular procession is more than just spectacular floral-filled parade — it’s a beloved annual tradition. For more than 117 years, Portland families, visitors and community groups have been making memories at the Grand Floral Parade. A colorful reflection of local, regional and international communities, the parade draws hundreds of thousands of cheering viewers of every age, along a route that makes its two-mile march along Portland's downtown city streets.

Each year the parade features the traditional large all-floral floats we all love, as well as the popular mini-floats that help make the Grand Floral Parade so unique! With bands, equestrian units, marching groups, drill teams, vintage vehicles, dancers, llamas, flags and so much more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

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2025 Grand Floral Parade Awards

Float Awards

Large Float Awards:

Hillman Lueddemann Jr. Sweepstakes Award (Most Outstanding Float in the Parade): Alaska Airlines
Queen’s Award (Most Creative Float in the Parade):Shriners Children’s Portland
President’s Award (Most Effective Overall Floral Presentation): Royal Rosarians
Royal Rosarian Award (Best Depiction of Community Spirit): Vancouver, Washington

Mini Float Awards:

Dick Powers Picture Perfect Award (Best Mini-Float in the Parade): Portland-Kaohsiung Sister City Association
Parade Queen Award (Best Example of Enthusiasm and Teamwork): Northwest Festivals Hosting Group
Parade Chairman Award (Best Overall Floral Presentation on a Mini-Float): Queen of Rosaria
Stenberg Award (Most Creative Mini-Float): Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center

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Equestrian Class Awards

Vern Hulit Award for Excellence in Preparation, Organization and Presentation: Glenwood Ketchum Kalf Rodeo Queen; Lindsay Terry
1st Place Individual Queen: Clackamas County Fair and Canby Rodeo Queen Naomi Bailey
2nd Place Individual Queen: Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo Queen Alyssa Low
3rd Place Individual Queen: Philomath Frolic and Rodeo Queen Alora Wright
1st Place Equestrian Court: Clark County Fair Court – Queen Hannah Grant, Princesses Alyson Ruffalo and Sarah Payne
1st Place Fancy Dress: Happy Canyon Princesses, Korie Spencer and Avery Quaempts
1st Place Wagon: Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers

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Marching Band Awards

Band Sweepstakes Award (Best Band in Parade): Tualatin High School

Gold Standard

Shu-Te Home Economics High School S(Kaohsiung, Taiwan)
Newport High School (Bellevue, WA)
Glencoe High School
Franklin High School
Oregon City High School
Westview High School
Battleground High School
Century High School

Silver Standard

Chief Sealth International High School (Seattle, WA)
Roosevelt High School
Vancouver Mega Band

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Join the Parade!

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Special Entries:

The Grand Floral Parade is one of the top special events in the world and the cornerstone event of the annual Portland Rose Festival. While floral-covered floats, marching bands and equestrian entries are the anchors of the parade, special entries are sprinkled throughout the lineup to add colorful entertainment, showcase unique talents, and highlight the energy of our communities.

2025 Special Entry applications have closed - Check back in Spring 2026!

Marching Bands:

Marching band music is an integral part of every parade! The Portland Rose Festival Foundation is always seeking to connect with marching bands of all types, locally and globally. Visit our Bands Page to learn how your band can get involved with Portland Rose Festival events!

Equestrian Division:

Horses and their riders have been a part of the Grand Floral Parade since the very beginning! Our Equestrian Division strikes to include entries that reflect the finest in horsemanship, and the most exceptional, well-groomed, highly decorated and floral equestrian units possible.

2025 Equestrian applications have closed - Check back in Spring 2026!

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Ways to Watch

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From the Street

The Grand Floral Parade route is pictured below. The Grand Floral Parade will travel through downtown Portland and end at Lincoln High School. View the Route Map below and find your favorite spot!

PRO TIP: Naito Parkway and Salmon Street are newest portions of the route, so families can start a new tradition by staking a claim on the street! The entire downtown parade route has great views, so bring the family and find your parade spot early!

Would you like to see the floats up-close after the parade? Visit them along SW Naito Parkway downtown following the parade on Saturday afternoon and Sunday, adjacent to Rose Festival CityFair (no fee for float viewing).

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From Your Couch

Can't make it to the live action? Fox 12 Oregon has got you covered with a live telecast, presented by Alaska Airlines.

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Parade Route Map

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Parade Route Street Closures

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