Portland Rose Festival 2026: Dates, Events, and What to Know

CityFair:: Opens May 22 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. and fireworks. Features carnival rides, food, live performances. Single-day tickets are $15, with free admission for children 6 and under, active military, and veterans.

Parades:: The Junior Parade is May 30, and the Grand Floral Starlight Parade is June 6. The Grand Floral and Starlight Parades have merged into one celebration.

America 250 Fireworks Show:: A fireworks display on May 30 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park celebrates the 250th anniversary of the U.S.

Fleet Week:: June 4-7 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, featuring ships from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and Royal Canadian Navy.

CityFair:: Located at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, CityFair offers a range of activities, including carnival rides, games, food vendors, and live entertainment. It's a central hub for festival-goers.

Junior Parade:: Taking place on May 30, the Junior Parade showcases colorfully decorated bikes, wagons, and floats, along with dance teams and marching bands. The Rose Festival Street Mile & Family Fun Run has been added before the parade.

Grand Floral Starlight Parade:: On June 6, the merged Grand Floral Starlight Parade will feature floral floats, marching bands, and equestrian units during the day, followed by illuminated floats in the evening. Diego Chara, captain of the Portland Timbers, will be the Grand Marshal.

America 250 Fireworks Show:: This special fireworks display commemorates the 250th anniversary of the U.S., adding an extra layer of celebration to the festival.

Fleet Week:: From June 4-7, visitors can explore ships from various navies, meet sailors, and learn about naval operations.

Queen's Coronation:: The annual Queen's Coronation on June 5 will crown a new Rose Festival Court Queen, who will represent Portland throughout the year.

Rose Festival Dragon Boat Race:: On June 6-7, teams will compete in traditional Taiwanese-style boats, offering a vibrant cultural experience.

Royal Rosarian Milk Carton Boat Race:: On June 28, participants will race boats made entirely from recycled milk cartons in Westmoreland Park.

Plan your visit in advance, noting the dates and locations of events you wish to attend.

Consider using TriMet transportation options due to limited parking near Waterfront Park.

Purchase tickets for CityFair and other events online or at in-person box offices.

Download the KGW+ app to stream the Junior Parade and Grand Floral Starlight Parade for free.

The Portland Rose Festival offers a diverse range of events for all ages.

Key events include CityFair, the Junior Parade, the Grand Floral Starlight Parade, and Fleet Week.

The festival is a significant cultural and economic event for Portland.

Plan ahead to make the most of the festivities.