For one hundred years, the Portland Rose Festival has served families and individuals from Oregon and beyond with events and programs that spotlight the riches of the Pacific Northwest heritage and environment while offering colorful examples of many international cultures. Attended by more than two million people, the festival is annually one of the top three most highly decorated events by the International Festivals & Events Association and in 2007 was named Best Festival in the World. Among the festival's most popular events are the Grand Floral Parade, one of the nation's top two all-floral parades, and the WaMu Waterfront Village, which features the Best Children's Programming in the World. Rose Festival in June. Whether it's been just a month or many years since you've come (or even if you've never been), take advantage of group savings and the very best reserved seats for these events:
       Grand Floral Parade - Saturday - Let us save your cusioned, climate-controlled reserved seats with prime viewing for this spectacular all-floral parade! We've lowered the curtains inside the Coliseum, so sitting inside is even more like sitting outside - but with no worries about what the weather might do. The Queen's Coronation is the "crowning moment" just before the parade - you'll see it with reserved indoor seats.
       Concert at the Park - Friday - The best local and visiting marching bands give extended performances - including several field shows - and they want you to cheer loudly so they can win the coveted "People's Choice Award." The Rose Festival's popular 500-member One More Time Around Again Marching Band is featured for a special 25th anniversary performance this year - it will be truly spectacular!
        "From One Rose" Motion Picture Screening - Saturday
 This film follows milestones of the last century as seen through the eyes of a couragous Portland woman, and this special screening includes pre-show vaudeville entertainment set to live organ music at the historic Hollywood Theatre.
        Living History Character Visits - Mayor Harry Lane & Mrs. Georgiana Pittock - These delightful characters bring the early days of Portland and the Rose Festival to life with a special personalized visit and "history lesson." A visit can be scheduled at any time of year