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RTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL 1987
Experience the Northwest’s biggest civic celebration through the eyes of a child —no matter what your age!
“When I Was a Kid ...” celebrates the theme of carefree happiness of the 79th annual Portland Rose Festival.
Enjoy the variety of attractions from Navy ships to mountain ski ing, flower shows to high-speed racing, sports competition to beautiful parades. It’s all part of the Portland Rose Festival—offer ing something for everyone!
There’s no other event like it —for the variety, quality of attractions, and beauty in Portland, Oregon, the “City of Roses.
Recapture that glorious feeling of “When I Was a Kid ..at the 1987 Portland Rose Festival, May 29 -June 14.
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Queen Coronation
New Queen announced during evening of top entertainment
Friday, May 29
Golden Rose Ski Classic
US Ski Team members, amateurs and celebrities compete at Mt. Hood
Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30
Festival Fun Center j
Carnival featuring entertainment, rides, games, food and exhibits
Friday, May 29 through Sunday, June 7
Starlight Parade i
Festive, illuminated nighttime parade
Saturday, May 30
Junior Parade i
Nation’s largest children’s parade
Wednesday. June 3
Navy Ship Arrivals i
Two dozen Navy ships at downtown waterfront
Wednesday, June 3 and Thursday, June 4
Rose Show
Nation's oldest and largest rose show Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5
Stage Band Classic
Dance bands perform jazz, swing and big band music Thursday, June 4
Festival of Bands
High school bands perform precision marching routines
Friday, June 5
Grand Floral Parade
The Rose Festival’s most famous event—featuring all-floral floats, bands, equestrian units and special guests
Saturday, June 6
Oregon Symphony Program
“Pops” concert featuring nationally-known guest artist
Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7
Rose Cup Sports Car Races
Regional and national drivers in sports car competition
Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7
Hot Air Balloon Classic
Dozens of colorful hot air balloons in flight
Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14
CART/PPG Indy Car World Series
World’s top drivers and cars in high-speed races
Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14
Portland Rose Festival Association 220 N.W. 2nd Avenue Portland, Oregon 97209
(503) 227-2681
The Portland Rose Festival was honored again in 1986 as one of North America's 26 “Super Events” by the American Bus Association of Washington, D C. — the trade group o, intercity tour bus companies.
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