Portland, OR. Dogs of all sizes, ages and breeds are invited to put their best paw forward to be honored as 2018 Portland Rose Festival Grand Marshal or serve on the Canine Court. In recognition of the role that the Oregon Humane Society (OHS) a has played making Oregon one of the most pet friendly states in the nation, the Rose Festival will — for the very first time — feature a Canine Grand Marshal in the Grand Floral Parade on Saturday, June 9th. The Grand Marshall could be a Corgi like one of those who helped raise money for OHS at special Corgi Beach Party.
Selected as the Portland Rose Festival‘s Official Charity for the 2018 season, OHS is joining forces with the Rose Festival to find Portland’s canine royalty and they’re asking for the public’s help. Five dogs will be honored as the official Canine Court, including one lucky dog being crowned Canine Grand Marshal. Information and applications are available on the OHS website and at all LexiDog locations. There is a $50 fee to apply which is a donation to OHS.
The Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade is the crown jewel of the annual Rose Festival. The Brilliant Oasis float took top honors in 2017 parade.
The parade draws hundreds of thousands of cheering viewers of every age, along a 4.2 mile route that winds through city streets and across the river. It features over a dozen full-size all-floral floats, all-floral mini-floats, marching bands, and equestrian units.
“It’s wonderful to be able to partner with one of Oregon’s most tenured nonprofits, one that’s been a part to the community even longer than the Rose Festival,” says Marilyn Clint, Rose Festival Chief Operations Officer.
A panel of representatives from the Oregon Humane Society, LexiDog, Rose Festival and Heathman Hotel panel will pick 20 canine finalists to participate in the Canine Coronation Ceremony at the Heathman Hotel, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 23. During this event, the canine court will be chosen! Winners will receive prizes worth up to $1,000. Additionally, during duration of the contest entry window, the Heathman will donate the pet fees charged to all guests who stay with their pets at the hotel to the Oregon Humane Society.
“We are honored to be named the official charity of this year’s Portland Rose Festival,” says Sharon Harmon, President and CEO, Oregon Humane Society. “Our organizations share a rich history and are part of what makes Oregon unique and special.”
“As OHS marks our 150th anniversary, it’s the perfect time to celebrate Portland’s love for pets by having a canine Grand Marshal in the Grand Floral Parade,” adds Harmon.
Here are more details about the contest:
Is your pup the perfect royalty canine-date? An Oregon Humane Society, LexiDog, Rose Festival and Heathman Hotel panel will pick 20 Canine Finalists to participate in the Canine Coronation Ceremony at the Heathman Hotel on May 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. During this event, the Canine Court will be chosen!
Event Details:Date – May 23, Time -6 p.m., Location – Heathman Hotel, Tickets -Will open May 1
Prizes: 20 finalists will receive a gift basket valued at approximately $100. The 4 Prince/Princesses of the Court will receive a gift basket valued at approximately $500. The Canine Grand Marshal will receive a gift basket valued at approximately $1,000, and of course, have bragging rights for being the only canine Grand Floral Parade Grand Marshal ever!
The fee to apply is $50. All proceeds benefit OHS. Entries must be received by May 14 at noon.
If you prefer to fill out a hard copy form, these can be picked up and turned in to any LexiDog location. Entry fee of $50 is payable when you turn it in. Please make checks payable to Oregon Humane Society. 100% of entry fees benefit OHS. Click here to download an application.
Drop off or mail your entry to any of these LexiDog locations:
Pearl District: 416 NW 10th Ave. Portland, OR 97209
On Macadam: 6100 SW Macadam Ave. Portland, OR 97239 (behind Starbucks)
Lake Oswego: 131 N State St. Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Southeast: 2929 SE Powell Blvd. Portland, OR 97202
Fine print: Male and female dogs may apply. There are no restrictions on the number of males or females on the Court. The Grand Marshal may be male or female. Canine Requirements: All dogs must be current on vaccinations, and dogs over 6 months of age must be spayed/neutered to be eligible. Canine Court Princesses and Princes will be chosen based on personality, poise, presence, platform and talent by a panel of celebrity judges. Dogs must be: Well-poised (be at ease and well-behaved in different settings, with all types of people and dogs). Well-traveled (comfortable on a leash and riding in a vehicle).
The Oregon Humane Society is the Northwest’s oldest and largest humane society, with one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. Founded in 1868, OHS receives no government funds for its adoption, education and animal cruelty investigation programs. Visit oregonhumane.org for more information or to make a donation.
The Portland Rose Festival Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that serves families and individuals with programs and events that promote the arts, education and volunteerism. We value environmental responsibility, diversity, patriotism and our historic & floral heritage.
The 2018 Rose Festival runs from May 25 through June 10 www.rosefestival.org.
Portland, OR. An original ‘Rosie the Riveter’ was on hand as a new memorial garden was planted to honor the hundreds of thousands of women who worked in factories, building ships, planes and armaments, during WWII. Rosarian Royal Gardener Barbara Brennan, Adeena Rose Wade, Ada Wyn Parker Loy, a 94-year-old ‘real’ Rosie, and Barbara Jensen President/Founder Oregon Spirit of 45 were all on hand for the event in the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park.
Royal Rosarian Royal Gardener Barbara Brennan, Living history Character Actor Adeena Rose Wade plant roses.
The Rosie the Riveter Memorial Rose at International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park was supported by all seven Oregon Congressional delegates.
Marilyn Clint, Chief Operations Officer, Portland Rose Festival speaking at the Rose the Riveter Rose dedication at the International Rose Test Garden on March 21st.
Real Rosie family members and volunteers posed with Royal Rosarian Prime Minister Adam Baker and the Royal Rosarians.
Here’s more information on the program:
75 years ago, our nation was at war. As hundreds of thousands of men across our nation answered the call to serve and protect our freedoms, hundreds of thousands of women on the home front volunteered to support them in our factories, building ships, planes and armament, to support them. They become known as “Rosie the Riveters” and we are here today to honor those amazing women.
In 2010, Congress passed a resolution establishing the second Sunday of August as “Spirit of ’45 Day” to honor all those who served in WWII both those who defended our freedoms on the battle field and also honor those who were there on the home front, to support our troops on the front lines.
This year 2018, Congress passed a resolution establishing March 21, ‘Rosie the Riveter’ Day as part of Women History Month. Over 50 dedications and plantings are occurring in 21 states including Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Texas and the District of Columbia.
Oregon is a model in the country with 12 sites with at least one in each of our state’s congressional districts. These gardens are part of a National effort to create a network of “Living Memorial” rose garden across America. Working with WEEKS ROSES, the National Spirit of ’45 Organization was delighted to announce this unique rose this past January and Congress was equally pleased to swift to endorse March 21 as ‘Rosie the Riveter Day.’
These gardens in full bloom this spring, summer and fall seasons will help us to remember, honor and always be inspired by their example of courage, shared-sacrifice, ‘can-do’ attitude, spirit, unity and service.
Here’s a link to the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park.
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
Beaverton, OR. Rose Festival Half Marathon hit the streets of Beaverton under cool but sunny skies. Starting and finishing at Southridge High School the route ran through southeast Beaverton neighborhoods and along the popular Fanno Creek Greenway Trail. (Photo credit, Tim Adams, Portland Rose Festival)
Winning his first half marathon, cross country runner Christopher Nussbaum coasted across the finish line in 1:21:32 almost three minutes ahead of second place finisher Eric Valdes.
The women’s race brought the excitement level up as the top three runners finished within seconds of each other.
New York student Ingrid Wells, in her first visit to Portland, won in 1:31:12, nineteen seconds ahead of second place Colleen Rocereto who came in just ahead of third place runner Amanda Gervasi by 9 seconds.
WINNERS – MEN
Christopher Nussbaum 1:21:32
Eric Valdes 1:24:25
David Hopper 1:28:32
WINNERS – WOMEN
Ingrid Wells 1:31:12
Colleen Rocereto 1:31:31
Amanda Gervasi 1:31:42
From The Rose Festival:
The Rose Festival, in partnership with the Portland Marathon, extends a big thank you to Beaverton Mayor Denny Doyle and the great City of Beaverton, including the Beaverton Police, Beaverton School District, and Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District for their tremendous support of this sunny Sunday morning race. The Rose Festival Half Marathon is also supported by Kuni Lexus of Portland, Crunch Fitness, The Oregonian, FOX12, Alpha Media, and Nike.
The Portland Rose Festival is one of the first signs of summer. People come from far and wide to revel in the variety of culturally rich events happening during the months of May and June. Whether you are craving cotton candy and a spin on the CityFair Ferris wheel, want to dance your cares away at a RoZone Concert, or bask in the sun as amazing, all-floral floats drift through downtown in the Grand Floral Parade, there is an event for festival lovers of any age.
Portland, OR. The Portland Rose Festival Foundation has named The Bloom Project its official charity for 2017. The Bloom Project is a volunteer-driven nonprofit that offers comfort during a challenging time in a person’s life. “Our respective missions and activities align so perfectly and offer many opportunities to work together this spring and summer,” says Marilyn Clint, Rose Festival Chief Operating Officer. “We see a lot of synergy between our organizations and we look forward to planning some new mission-based projects this season.”
The Bloom Project receives each of its flowers from donations provided by wholesale floral companies, growers and local grocery stores.
Volunteers repurpose the flowers to create beautiful bouquets, ready to deliver to local hospice and palliative care patients. In the organization’s 10 years, it has distributed more than 165,000 bouquets, with nearly 70,000 donated volunteer hours.
“We’re thrilled to be selected as the official charity partner of the Portland Rose Festival,” said Heidi Berkman, founder and president of The Bloom Project. “Our two organizations share a common mission of continually giving back to those in need, and we sincerely hope this partnership will bring tremendous visibility and awareness to the power of flowers.”
On average, the Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade uses 71,000 stems of flowers. As part of this partnership, Berkman and her team of volunteers will look to help the Portland Rose Festival repurpose many of the flowers as gifts for selected organizations.
The flowers are re-purposed to create bouquets, designed and delivered by volunteers to local hospice and palliative care organizations. Hospice nursing staff, clergy, social workers, and volunteers deliver bouquets to patients in their home or care facility.
About The Bloom Project
Founded in 2007 by Heidi Berkman, The Bloom Project is a volunteer-driven nonprofit that provides fresh floral bouquets to hospice and palliative care patients. The Bloom Project receives each of its flowers as donations provided by wholesale floral companies, growers and local grocery stores. The flowers are repurposed by volunteers into beautiful bouquets ready to deliver to local hospice and palliative care patients. Volunteers come from all different backgrounds; many are retired or have little to no floral experience.
Members of the team with floral design experience host training sessions, teaching new volunteers how to: care for the flowers, identify which flowers to keep and how to create a bouquet. Berkman and her team of volunteers are committed to sustainable business practices. Not only are they eco-friendly in their efforts to repurpose flowers from their partners, but also by composting floral waste. For more information, please visit: http://thebloomproject.org.
About the Rose Festival
The Rose Festival produces a broad range of events that burst into bloom on Memorial Day Weekend; attracting nearly one million people from across the city and around the globe, and generating a total estimated economic impact of $65 million for the region’s economy. Among the most visible events are Rose Festival CityFair, an urban fair in Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park that spans three weekends, and three parades including the Festival’s “crown jewel,” the all-floral Grand Floral Parade. www.rosefestival.org.
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