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2022

Rose Festival Announces Marilyn Clint as Chief Executive Officer
September 14, 2022
The Festival Pulls From its Ranks to Continue Forward Momentum Following Pandemic Years

Amber Kaney and Team Find the 2022 Treasure Hunt Medallion

June 24, 2022

Amber Kaney of Oregon City - along with Jason Stride and daughter Vina Hefflinger - discovered the Treasure Hunt Medallion for 2022.

2022 Rose Festival Treasure Hunt | SOLUTIONS FOR 2022

June 14, 2022

Treasure Hunt - May 29 - June 11 | Solutions

2022 Queen of Rosaria is Senya Scott of Ida B. Wells High School

June 10, 2022

The High School Senior was Announced in a Ceremony at DoubleTree by Hilton Portland.

2022 Rose Festival Concludes with a Grand Weekend

June 9 2022

The Portland Rose Festival 'Rose City Reunion' wraps up with military majesty, royal regalia and a grand ole time this weekend. Portland’s Official Festival sets the final stage with the return of Fleet Week and big grey hulls docked along the waterfront sea wall. The nation’s largest and oldest Rose Show presented by the Portland Rose Society is on display at the Lloyd Center.

Fred Meyer Junior Parade Returns to NE Sandy Boulevard

June 7, 2022

Featuring the most school bands together in one Rose Festival event, the nation's oldest and largest all-children's parade - the Fred Meyer Junior Parade is getting ready to step off this Wednesday, June 8, at 1:00 p.m. on Northeast Sandy Boulevard. See Grand Marshal The Unipiper and friends!

The Rose Festival is Seeking Volunteers For Float Decorating, Parade Management and Environmental Stewardship

May 31, 2022

Volunteers make the non-profit world go round, and after two years, the Rose Festival is back and seeking to rebuild its foundation of volunteer support. The Festival is recruiting groups and individuals to volunteer for float decorating, parade management and to help restart its world class, award-winning, clean and green parade programs.

Amber Kaney Discovers the 2022 Treasure Hunt Medallion
June 6, 2022
Congratulations go out to Amber of Oregon City, who discovered the 2022 Medallion.

2022 Rose Festival Treasure Hunt: CLUE 9
June 6, 2022
Clue #9

2022 Rose Festival Treasure Hunt: CLUE 8
June 5, 2022
Clue #8

2022 Rose Festival Treasure Hunt: CLUE 7
June 4, 2022
Clue #7

2022 Rose Festival Treasure Hunt: CLUE 6
June 3, 2022
Clue #6

2022 Rose Festival Treasure Hunt: CLUE 5
June 2, 2022
Clue #5

2022 Rose Festival Treasure Hunt: CLUE 4
June 1, 2022
Clue #4

2022 Rose Festival Treasure Hunt: CLUE 3
May 31, 2022
Clue #3

2022 Rose Festival Treasure Hunt: CLUE 2
May 30, 2022
Clue #2

2022 Rose Festival Treasure Hunt: CLUE 1
May 29, 2022
Clue #1

Rose Festival Second Weekend Features First Big Parade In Three Years

June 2, 2022

CareOregon Starlight Parade highlights weekend of gear heads, cowboys and runners wearing tutus.

Francis Doo Brings the Spirit of Aloha to Sunday's Rose Festival Ukulele Jam
May 28, 2022
With a can-Doo attitude, Rose Festival is shifting its program for Sunday, May 29, during the Pacific Island Celebration's Ukulele Jam.

The Grand Marshal of the Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade is the CEO of the Portland Rose Festival Foundation, Jeff Curtis

May 28, 2022

Grand Marshals are all announced for the three parades!

Bank of America presents the Rose City Reunion Concert
May 25, 2022
Don't miss the FREE concert at The Schnitz, featuring the Oregon Symphony.

Rose Festival Returns with a Bang this Week
May 25, 2022
Friday, May 27, at 5:00 p.m., City Commissioner Dan Ryan and 2022 Rose Festival Queen Lili Rosebrook, will cut the ribbon to officially open Rose Festival CityFair at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, celebrating the return of special events to Portland's front yard.

Rose Festival's Chief Executive Officer Jeff Curtis to Step Aside
May 13, 2022
After 25 years with the Portland Rose Festival, Chief Executive Officer Jeff Curtis, is stepping aside to pursue new career challenges.

Nascar Xfinity Series Pacific Office Automation 147 Races Into Rose Festival
April 26, 2022
The Pacific Office Automation 147, a NASCAR Xfinity Series race visiting Portland International Raceway (PIR), June 3-4, 2022, is a highlight event of the Portland Rose Festival's Rose City Reunion. The race weekend will generate millions of dollars in economic impact during the middle weekend of the Portland Rose Festival.

Rose Festival Parades Are Back!
April 5, 2022
The Portland Rose Festival is back, with a full season and a new look for the CareOregon Starlight Parade and Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade.

2021

Historical Moment as Daughter of a Queen Becomes Queen
June 18, 2021
Lilianna "Lili" Rosebrook (Valley Catholic Senior) Selected 2021 Rose Festival Queen

Rose Festival Porch Parade Wins Across the City
June 12, 2021
Award Results for Porch Parade and Rose Festival Wine Label contest

2021 Rose Festival Treasure Hunt | SOLUTIONS FOR 2021
June 7, 2021
Treasure Hunt - May 30 - June 12 | Solutions

Anna Soderberg and Daughter Auryn Find the 2021 Hope Reigns Medallion
June 6, 2021
Congratulations Go Out to 2021 Winners

2021 Rose Festival Treasure Hunt: CLUE 7
June 5 (Saturday)
Clue #7

2021 Rose Festival Treasure Hunt: CLUE 6
June 4 (Friday)
Clue #6

2021 Rose Festival Treasure Hunt: CLUE 5
June 3 (Thursday)
Clue #5

2021 Rose Festival Treasure Hunt: CLUE 4
June 2 (Wednesday)
Clue #4

2021 Rose Festival Treasure Hunt: CLUE 3
June 1 (Tuesday)
Clue #3

2021 Rose Festival Treasure Hunt: CLUE 2
May 31 (Monday)
Clue #2

2021 Rose Festival Treasure Hunt: CLUE 1
May 30 (Sunday)
Clue #1

2021 Portland Rose Festival Officially Begins Memorial Day Weekend
May 27, 2021
Rose Festival 2021 Calendar of Events

Porch Paraders Can Win Prizes
May 26, 2021
Many Inspired to Return for Rose Festival Porch Parade, May 31 - June 13

Porch Paraders Can Win Alaska Airlines Tickets
May 19, 2021
Exciting news: This year residential participants can enter to win Alaska Airlines tickets!

Clark County Treasure Found
May 16, 2021
Treasure Discovered

Clark - May 11 - May 16 | SOLUTIONS FOR 2021
May 17, 2021
Solutions to the Clues

Clark - 2021 Spring Training Treasure Hunt: CLUE 4
May 14 (Friday)
Clue #4 - Clark

Clark - 2021 Spring Training Treasure Hunt: CLUE 3
May 13 (Thursday)
Clue #3 - Clark

Clark - 2021 Spring Training Treasure Hunt: CLUE 2
May 12 (Wednesday)
Clue #2 - Clark

Clark - 2021 Spring Training Treasure Hunt: CLUE 1
May 11 (Tuesday)
Clue #1 - Clark

Washington - 2021 Spring Training Treasure Hunt: SPECIAL UPDATE
May 7, 2021
Finder Unknown - Washington

Washington - May 4 - May 9 | SOLUTIONS FOR 2021
May 10, 2021
Solutions to the Clues

Washington - 2021 Spring Training Treasure Hunt: CLUE 4
May 7, 2021
Clue #4 - Washington

Washington - 2021 Spring Training Treasure Hunt: CLUE 3
May 6, 2021
Clue #3 - Washington

Washington - 2021 Spring Training Treasure Hunt: CLUE 2 CORRECTION!
May 5, 2021
Correction -- Proper Clue for Today

Washington - 2021 Spring Training Treasure Hunt: CLUE 2
May 5, 2021
Clue #2 - Washington

Washington - 2021 Spring Training Treasure Hunt: CLUE 1
May 4, 2021
Clue #1 - Washington

Rose Festival Launches Second Porch Parade
May 4, 2021
America's Original Porch Parade is Back in 2021

Clackamas - April 27 - May 2 | SOLUTIONS FOR 2021
May 3, 2021
Solutions to the Clues

Clackamas Treasure Found by Portlander Born and Bred
May 1, 2021
Andrew Buck was born and raised here in Portland, and is a great lover of the city and the Rose Festival.

Clackamas - 2021 Spring Training Treasure Hunt: CLUE 5
May 1, 2021
Clue #5 - Clackamas

Clackamas - 2021 Spring Training Treasure Hunt: CLUE 4
April 30, 2021
Clue #4 - Clackamas

Clackamas - 2021 Spring Training Treasure Hunt: CLUE 3
April 29, 2021
Clue #3 - Clackamas

Clackamas - 2021 Spring Training Treasure Hunt: CLUE 2
April 28, 2021
Clue #2 - Clackamas

Clackamas - 2021 Spring Training Treasure Hunt: CLUE 1
April 27, 2021
Clue #1 - Clackamas

Elmer's Continues Rose Meals Tradition for Rose Festival in 2021
April 26, 2021
“Rose Meals” are available April 26 through June 30 at 12 Portland and Vancouver-area Elmer’s Restaurants.

Multnomah - April 25 - 26 | SOLUTIONS FOR 2021
April 24, 2021
Solutions to the Clues

Multnomah Spring Training Treasure Hunt is Found by Eight-Year-Old
April 23, 2021

Eight-Year-Old Simone Luzania finds the canister containing the Hope rose pin...

Multnomah - 2021 Spring Training Treasure Hunt: CLUE 4
April 23, 2021
Clue #4 - Multnomah

Multnomah - 2021 Spring Training Treasure Hunt: CLUE 3
April 22, 2021
Clue #3 - Multnomah

Multnomah - 2021 Spring Training Treasure Hunt: CLUE 2
April 21, 2021
Clue #2 - Multnomah

Multnomah - 2021 Spring Training Treasure Hunt: CLUE 1
April 20, 2021
Clue #1 - Multnomah

Rose Festival Introduces Spring Training Treasure Hunt Series
April 19, 2021
Festival Hides Four Treasures in Lead-Up to Traditional Rose Festival Treasure Hunt

Dragon Awakening Ceremony Replaced with Support Event
March 26, 2021
In lieu of the Dragon Boat Eye Dotting Ceremony that usually takes place on the last Saturday of March...

Portland Rose Festival 2021 Court Announcement Schedule
March 25, 2021
It's a virtual universe for announcing most of the 2021 Rose Festival Court presented by Unitus Community Credit Union...

When Oregon is Ready, Rose Festival Will Be Ready
March 16, 2021
Hope Reigns as Festival focuses on community engagement in 2021 and the return of big outdoor events in 2022...

Rose Festival Announces 2021 Court Finalists
March 8, 2021
The 2021 Rose Festival Court presented by Unitus Community Credit Union is taking shape.

Rose Festival Begins Community Interviews for 2021 Court

March 4, 2021

The tradition continues as the Rose Festival evolves to meet pandemic challenges.

Hope Reigns as Rose Festival Moves Into New Year
January 5, 2021
New leadership is set, and new theme is announced as Rose Festival looks ahead.

2020

2020 Treasure Hunt Clues Explained
July 31, 2020
Read the explanations of each CLUE for the 2020 Treasure Hunt.

Anya Anand of Lincoln High School is 2020 Rose Festival Queen
July 30, 2020
Princesses Decide by Secret Ballot Who Wears the Crown.

Neal Dietz Strikes the Jackpot for the Second Time Finding the Rose Festival Treasure Hunt Medallion
July 28, 2020
Generous Festival Supporter Donates Back His Winning Check to the Rose Festival.

2020 Treasure Hunt: CLUE #10
July 28, 2020
And now it’s time for everyone to view… Clue #10

2020 Treasure Hunt: CLUE #9
July 27, 2020
And now it’s time for everyone to view… Clue #9

2020 Treasure Hunt: CLUE #8
July 26, 2020
And now it’s time for everyone to view… Clue #8

2020 Treasure Hunt: CLUE #7
July 25, 2020
And now it’s time for everyone to view… Clue #7

2020 Treasure Hunt: CLUE #6
July 24, 2020
And now it’s time for everyone to view… Clue #6

2020 Treasure Hunt: CLUE #5
July 23, 2020
And now it’s time for everyone to view… Clue #5

2020 Treasure Hunt: CLUE #4
July 22, 2020
And now it’s time for everyone to view… Clue #4

2020 Treasure Hunt: CLUE #3
July 21, 2020
And now it’s time for everyone to view… Clue #3

2020 Treasure Hunt: CLUE #2
July 20, 2020
And now it’s time for everyone to view… Clue #2

2020 Treasure Hunt: CLUE #1
July 19, 2020
And now it’s time for everyone to view… Clue #1

2020 Rose Festival Tradition Continues to Evolve – Queen Announcement Upcoming!
July 1, 2020
More exciting 2020 Rose Festival events.

Rose Festival Announces 2020 Treasure Hunt Start Date
July 1, 2020
More exciting 2020 Rose Festival events.

A Follow-Up Message from Jeff Curtis, CEO
June 26, 2020
You can make a tax-deductable donation to protect and preserve the Rose Festival for future generations…

Rose Festival Announces Staffing Changes
June 26, 2020
On Wednesday, the Portland Rose Festival announced staff furloughs and salary reductions to help mitigate the financial challenges…

Rose Festival Inspires Petite Curriculum For Area Schools
June 4, 2020
The Public is Invited to be there for the 2020 Grand Petite Parade on Saturday, June 6…

Rose Festival Celebrates Second Weekend of Parading in Place
May 29, 2020
Rose Festival again is forming a procession of dignitaries this Saturday to tour selected homes…

Rose Festival Inspired to Evolve Tradition with Virtual Presentations
May 21, 2020
Portland’s Official Festival, the Rose Festival, is looking different in 2020, but one thing is certain: it has not gone away.

Rose Festival Invites Public to Start Parading in Place
April 28, 2020
Portland Rose Festival traditions are evolving to celebrate our community’s spirit and resilience…

Rose Festival and Ramsay Signs Offer Portland a Sign of Hope
April 23, 2020
The City of Roses is getting a new symbol of Hope at Waterfront Park…

A Message from Jeff Curtis, Rose Festival CEO
April 13, 2020
Yesterday when I took my new puppy, Stella, for a walk, I couldn’t help thinking about how quickly the world has changed for all of us…

2020 Rose Festival Postponed
March 19, 2020
The health of our community and our friends…

Princess Power to Bloom for Rose Festival
January 17, 2020
Presenting the Official Rose of the 2020 Festival: Princess Power…