Portland, June 9th, 2013. Hannah Rose Rice became the third Madison High School student and first in 39-years to be selected as Queen of the Portland Rose Festival. The Portland Rose Festival’s Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade stepped off for the 100th time under beautiful skies as it wound its way though capacity crowds along the 4.2 mile parade route. Everyone was a winner today in the Bank of the West Grand Floral Walk leading the parade at 9:30 a.m. as families made themselves over with fun costumes and decorations. Here are the most revived and updated awards.
Rose Festival CityFair, part of Portland’s Official Festival, is open for three full weekends starting on Memorial Day weekend. This metropolitan fair features local beer, live exotic animals, a wide variety of shopping in the CityFair Shopping Center, a brand new ride, special attractions and a customized fireworks show choreographed to your favorite classic rock hits on opening night! Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland comes alive with CityFair.
2013 SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO GRAND FLORAL PARADE FLOAT AWARDS
Al Reser Sweepstakes Award (Most outstanding float in the Parade)
Reser’s Fine Foods
Queens Award (Most outstanding non-animated float in the parade)
Vietnamese Community of Oregon
President’s Award (Most effective overall floral presentation)
Portland- Kaohsiung Sister City Association
Governor’s Award (Best depiction of life in Oregon)
Fred Meyer
Royal Rosarian Award (Best craftsmanship and workmanship)
Battleground Rose Float
Rose Society Award (Most effective use and display of roses)
Spirit Mountain Casino
Rose Festival Directors Award (Best depiction of volunteerism)
Oregon National Guard
Rose Festival Court Award (Best example of enthusiasm and teamwork)
Spokane Lilac Festival
Grand Marshal Award (Best depiction of whimsy)
Portland General Electric
Theme Award (Best presentation of Rose Festival theme)
The Oregonian
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Award (Best depiction of community spirit)
Alaska Airlines
Queen Thelma Award (Most artistic design and presentation)
Royal Rosarian Foundation
Judges Award (Exceptional merit)
Radio Cab
Golden Rose Award (Exceptional merit)
Life Flight Network
BAND AWARDS:
Band Sweepstakes (Best Band in Parade)
Evergreen High School, Vancouver, WA
In-State Division A (99 Members or Less)
First Place – Sunset High School, Beaverton, OR
Second Place – Canby High School, Canby, OR
Third Place – Glencoe High School, Hillsboro, OR
In-State Open (100 or more)
First Place – Westview High School, Beaverton, OR
Second Place – West Salem High School, Salem, OR
Third place – Century High School, Hillsboro, OR
Out-of-State Division A (99 Members or Less)
First Place – Battle Ground High School, Battle Ground, WA
Second Place – Grenada Hills High School, Grenada Hills, CA
Third Place – Columbia River High School, Vancouver, WA
Out of State Open (100 or more)
First Place – South Kitsap High School, Port Orchard, WA
Specialty Music Award
Shu-Te High School Band, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
CAPTION AWARDS (Band Support)
Flag and Dance
Evergreen High School
Parent Support
Century High School
Cheerleading
Westview High School
EQUESTRIAN AWARDS:
Vern Hulit Award for Excellence in Preparation, Organization and Presentation
Royal Court of the Happy Canyon Night Show
Fancy Dress or Other Costume, Individual Or Pair
Maggy Constantino
Native or National Costume, Individual/Pair
Royal Court of the Happy Canyon Night Show,
Princesses Anna Harris & Carina Vasquez-Minthorn
Native or National Costume / Group
Pedro Munoz-Sanchez of Rancho Tres Potrillos,
Riding with Family and Friends
Special Guest Color Guard
Portland Mounted Police
Equestrian Group
Pacific Wild Horse Club
Horse-Drawn Wagon or Carriage
Double S Clydesdales, Tillamook, Oregon
State, Regional or Association Queen
Miss Rodeo Oregon Nicole Schrock
Rodeo or Fair Queen
Klickitat Co. Fair & Rodeo Queen Cheyenne Rosander
Rodeo Or Fair Queen And Court
Clark Co. Fair Court
Junior Scooper
Pacific Wild Horse Club
Senior Scooper
NW Cavalry Association – U.S. Sanitary Commission
FFA Scooper
Hillsboro FFA
Park Bureau Scooper
Poo Doo Doo Nuts
BANK OF THE WEST GRAND FLORAL WALK
Best Individual Costume Female
First Place – Balloon Girls – Naiome Alvarez
Second Place – Portland Flapper – Eileen Schill
Third Place – Rainbow Bright – Susan Keller
Best Individual Costume Male
First Place – The Gardener – Tim Mackey
Second Place – Sexy and He knows it – Steve Milfore
Third Place – Party Boy – Cade Orendorff
Best Stroller
First Place – Flower Power Bus – Tammy Harmon
Second Place – Hip Hop Baby – Amy Merfeld
Third Place – Flower Child – Jennifer Ramstad
Group
First Place – The Legalized Flower Pots – Laurie Mackey
Second Place – Portland Parties – Jerry & Pat Bunn and Grant Powell
Third Place – Little House on the Prairie – Mary Carei
