Junior Rose Parade

Union Pacific's miniature train in 2010 Jr. Rose Parade
Union Pacific's miniature train in 2010 Jr. Rose Parade
Since its inception, Portland's Rose Festival has included a children's parade. The first Rose Festival in 1907 included a parade of 2000 boys and girls representing 23 schools! Hollywood is the home of the Junior Rose Parade, which became official in 1936. Since that time, the parade has become a beloved tradition for many Portland families. Bands, school groups, scout troops, children's organizations, youth clubs, dance teams and families join in the parade. Children dress in costume, build colorful floats towed on wagons, or ride on bikes decorated with flowers, crepe paper, streamers and balloons. Watch for unicycles!

When: Typically first Wednesday in June. Parade starts at 1:00 pm.
Where: The parade begins at the east end of Hollywood on N.E. Sandy. The marchers head west along Sandy to 39th where they turn off to their final stop at Grant High School.
For more information, visit http://www.rosefestival.org/events/juniorparade.