2026 Rose Festival Marching Band Application Form

Marching Bands provide some of the most entertaining and dynamic entries in each of the Portland Rose Festival's parades!

For America's 250th celebration the Portland Rose Festival wants to do something BIG! We'd like to officially invite you to join us in the 2026 CareOregon Grand Floral Starlight Parade in the Evening on Saturday June 6th.

This will be the only marching band opportunity offered to high school bands in 2026.

Some reminders:

Please double-check your school’s calendar to make sure you do not have any conflicts with event dates.
Complete and submit this form for Band Committee review by January 9, 2026.
If submitting after the January 9th application deadline, please contact the Bands Team to confirm receipt of your form.

Confirmations for Rose Festival parade participation will be issued via email by January 30. To avoid any misunderstandings, please do not publicize your participation in an event to parents or students until official invitations have been issued. If you have any questions, please contact the Bands Team at the Rose Festival office.

Thank you for your continued involvement in the Portland Rose Festival! We look forward to working with you and your students as we bring music and celebration to the streets of Portland!

CONTACT INFORMATION

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

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School Name

Band Director Name

Address Line 1

School Mailing Address

Address Line 2

City

State

Postal Code

Phone Number

Cell Phone for Band Director

BAND INFORMATION

Band Name

(school name if no band name)

Number of Musicians

Number of Band Buses

Number of Dance/Drill/Flag

Number of Cheerleaders

Number of Banner Carriers

Please provide any additional details about your band below:

(recent awards, honors, appearances, parades, etc)

Please upload a Color Photo of Band in Uniform (photo of uniformed member ok, if whole band n/a)

JUNE 6TH PARTICIPATION

Please select below your preference of where in the parade you'd like to be!

These preferences are not guaranteed.

First Half - Grand Floral Sections
Second Half - Starlight Sections (entries are required to be lighted)
We have no preference between the two above options.

First Half - Grand Floral Sections

Second Half - Starlight Sections (entries are required to be lighted)

We have no preference between the two above options.

2026 Graduation Date

Please provide day/date (and time if known)

Please include any additional information you'd like to share with the Band Committee below:

PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL PARADE BAND POLICY

UNIFORM

High School and Guest Band entries in Rose Festival parades must be in uniform. Elementary, middle or junior high school bands do not have to wear traditional band uniforms. They may dress in a uniform fashion, i.e. same color shirts, pants, shoes, etc. Completely disorganized dress is discouraged.

Outwalkers with a parade unit need to be uniform in their appearance. Parents or students carrying water, supplies or equipment need to wear coordinated clothing, i.e. same color shirts, pants, shoes, etc. Please note: outwalkers/parents/etc. should also plan to walk in line or formation, to improve the appearance of the entry.

Band judging includes appearance, so you can increase your general effect scores by having your entire parade entry look as sharp as possible.

FORMATION

There must not be any playing or marching in the formation area. Warm-up is permitted. Important radio communication to coordinate the parade takes place in this area and is adversely affected by band play. Please do not play until you step off in the parade proper.

WARM-UP

A brief warm-up is allowed prior to entering the parade route. The warm-up is defined as pianissimo long tones, tuning, a scale, a short chorale or similar exercise. It is not playing a tune. The band must face away from the parade entry location during its warm-up, and designated warm-up areas must be observed. Percussion sections must follow the same warm-up rule with quiet exercise.

Pacing on the parade route is intended to be 50-60 feet from the unit ahead of you (approximately 1/2 block). Unless otherwise directed, you must maintain forward motion (no counter marching, side steps, etc.) and not allow gaps beyond the 60 feet. (Some exceptions apply for approved TV area performances).

Playing on the route is required at the band judging and at the television location. People lining the parade route want you to play the entire time. We know that is impossible, but try to entertain as many people as possible.

You represent your school and your community and perform before thousands of people at the Rose Festival parades. If you adhere to these rules carefully, you will increase your judging scores, the formation officials will be your friends, and you will have a highly successful experience.

Thank you for being a part of the Portland Rose Festival Foundation celebration.

I have read and agree to the Rose Festival band policy.
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