Portland, Or. Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade winners are celebrating, including members of the Clark County Fair & Patrol who took home top Equestrian Group honors. Another big winner is Century High School’s first Rose Festival Queen, Michaela Canete. She’s a senior from Hillsboro, Oregon and the Metro West Princess. Michaela is the 2017 Queen of Rosaria.
Michaela is a scholar athlete, member of the National Honor Society, and Key Club member. She plans to attain a double major in Education and Biology at Oregon State University with the goal of becoming a science professor or biomedical researcher.
Parade fans saw the debut of the zany Red Hot Mamas dance group from Idaho, among other entries.
Here’s a list of the Rose Festival Winners:
2017 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 Creative float in the parade) Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
President’s Award (Most effective overall floral presentation)
Alaska Airlines
Governor’s Award (Best depiction of life in Oregon)
Spirit Mountain Casino
Royal Rosarian Award (Best craftsmanship and workmanship)
Portland Ulsan Sister City Association
Rose Society Award (Most effective use and display of roses)
Royal Rosarian Foundation
Rose Festival Directors Award (Best depiction of volunteerism)
Portland – Kaohsiung Sister City Association
Rose Festival Court Award (Best example of enthusiasm and teamwork)
Vietnamese Community of Oregon
Grand Marshal Award (Best depiction of whimsy)
Battle Ground
Theme Award (Best presentation of Rose Festival theme – Brilliant)
Portland General Electric
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Award (Best depiction of community spirit)
Fred Meyer
Peg Roseboro Award (Most artistic design and presentation) Cambia Portland Classic
Dick Powers Picture Perfect Award (Best Mini-float)
Washougal Mini-Float
BAND AWARDS:
Band Sweepstakes (Best Band in Parade)
Shu-te Economics & Commercial High School, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
In-State Division A (99 Members or Less)
First Place – Liberty High School, Hillsboro, OR
Second Place – Aloha High School, Beaverton, OR
In-State Open (100 or more)
First Place – Sunset High School, Beaverton, OR
Second Place – Oregon City High School, Oregon City, OR
Third Place – Tualatin High School, Tualatin, OR
Out-of-State Division A (99 Members or Less)
First Place – Battle Ground High School, Battle Ground, WA
Second Place – Roosevelt High School, Seattle, WA
Third Place – Mark Morris High School, Longview, WA
Out-of-State Open (100 or more)
First Place – Heritage High School, Vancouver, WA
CAPTION AWARDS
Out walkers/Parent Support
Battle Ground High School, Battle Ground, WA
Cheerleaders
Aloha High School, Beaverton, OR
Flags/Dance Team (TIE)
Shu-Te Home Economic & Commercial High School
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
ROSE FESTIVAL EQUESTRIAN CLASS ENTRIES AWARD LISTING
Vern Hulit Award for Excellence in Preparation,
Organization and Presentation
Miss Vancouver Rodeo – Ali Diegel
Native or National Costume, Individual/Pair
Happy Canyon Indian Princesses – Gabriella Lewis & Virginia Conner
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
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