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Queen's Coronation

Date: June 05, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location(s):

Oregon Square Gazebo

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Please visit the Court page to learn when and how to apply for the Rose Festival Court.

The Queen's Coronation is a public event with standing room only and will be held in Oregon Square at the Gazebo: 800 NE 8^th Ave.

On June 5, 2025 Ava Rathi from Lincoln High School was crowned the 2025 Rose Festival Queen!

The Portland Rose Festival Court Program and Queen’s Coronation Ceremony is one of Portland’s most time-honored traditions. The Queen represents Portland and the Rose Festival for one year at appearances throughout the country and abroad. When choosing a Queen, judges consider each Court members’ leadership and scholarship achievement, school activities, civic involvement, volunteer service, communication skills and overall impression.

Congratulations to 2025 Rose Festival Queen, Ava Rathi from Lincoln High School Learn more about Queen Ava here.

Rose Festival Court

The Rose Festival Court is comprised of up to 15 outstanding young women chosen from Portland Metro-area high schools. After their selection in March, Court Members attend after-school and evening orientation meetings during the month of April. Beginning in May, the Court travels visiting community events, business leaders, hospitals, senior living centers, youth organizations and civic groups. Court Members also receive one-on-one mentorship from top female executives, a $5,000 scholarship provided by The Randall Group valid for any accredited college, university or trade program, a wardrobe including shoes and accessories, and a lifetime of enduring friendships with their Rose Festival Court sisters.