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2013 Oregon Events Calendar
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MAY 19
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PORTLAND HALF MARATHON
Portland....................................................503-227-2681
The Rose Festival gets a running start with the Rock ‘n’ Roll
Portland Half Marathon! A free Health & Fitness Expo will
feature healthy ideas May 17-18, then live local bands
motivate runners along the route to a rockin’ post-race
concert at the finish line on the 19th.
www.RoseFestival.org
MAY 19 - JUNE 16
PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL
Portland....................................................503-227-2681
Participate in Portland’s Official Festival with events that
bring Oregonians & visitors together to celebrate the City
of Roses featuring activities for all ages. Named “Best
Festival in the World” in 2011 by the International Festivals
& Events Assn.
www.RoseFestival.org
MAY 24 - 27, MAY 30 - JUNE 2,
JUNE 6 - 9
ROSE FESTIVAL CITYFAIR
Portland....................................................503-227-2681
Summer fun starts Memorial Day Weekend! One of the Rose
Festival’s most visible events occupies Waterfront Park
with carnival rides, games, interactive exhibits, food, and
top entertainment in downtown Portland’s newest concert
venue: RoZone!
www.RoseFestival.org
JUNE 1
OREGON STATE PARKS DAY
Portland Metro........................................ 800-551-6949
www.oregonstateparks.org
JUNE 1
PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC/SOLVE
STARLIGHT PARADE
Portland....................................................503-227-2681
The Rose Festival lights up the night in downtown Portland
with this glittering illuminated night-time parade. Come see
for yourself the twinkling & glowing floats, drill teams &
marching bands.
www.RoseFestival.org
JUNE 5
FRED MEYER JUNIOR PARADE
Portland....................................................503-227-2681
Thousands of children will march, bike, skate and dance
through Portland’s Hollywood District in the nation’s largest
& oldest children’s parade. It’s also televised live on FOX
12 Oregon.
www.RoseFestival.org
JUNE 5 - 9
ROSE FESTIVAL FLEET WEEK
Portland....................................................503-227-2681
Ships from the United States Navy, Coast Guard & the
Royal Canadian Maritime Forces sail in and drop anchor for
some well-deserved shore leave. Plan to visit the west side
Waterfront Park seawall for ship tours and to thank those
who serve our country.
www.RoseFestival.org
JUNE 6 - 7
LLOYD CENTER/PORTLAND ROSE SOCIETY
125TH ANNUAL SPRING ROSE SHOW
Portland....................................................503-227-2681
Catch a whiff of the nation’s oldest & largest rose show
at this competition of cut roses held atop the Lloyd Center
Ice Rink.
www.RoseFestival.org
JUNE 8
CRUISIN’ SHERWOOD CLASSIC & CUSTOM
CAR SHOW
Sherwood..................................................503-625-7800
Meet American’s passion for all things automotive! A festive
event with 500+ classics & custom cars proudly glowing in
the sun of classic Old Town!
www.cruisinsherwood.com
JUNE 8
QUEEN’S CORONATION PRESENTED BY
PACIFIC POWER
Portland....................................................503-227-2681
The award-winning Rose Festival Court is featured in this
ceremony that culminates with the crowning of the 2013
Rose Festival Queen. Witness the excitement of the
crowning moment live inside the Memorial Coliseum.
www.RoseFestival.org
JUNE 8
REGENCE GRAND FLORAL WALK
Portland....................................................503-227-2681
Join thousands of walkers & throngs of fans cheering you on
as you join this fun fitness parade! Walk your way down the
Grand Floral Parade route to the finish line, where seats for
parade viewing are ready, just for participants.
www.RoseFestival.org
JUNE 8
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO GRAND FLORAL
PARADE
Portland....................................................503-227-2681
The Rose Festival’s “crown jewel” brings spectacular all-
floral floats, precision marching bands & decked-out eques
trians to downtown Portland’s streets. Reserved seating
available in & outside Memorial Coliseum. Don’t miss
Portland’s beloved tradition!
www.RoseFestival.org
JUNE 8 - 9
PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL
DRAGON BOAT RACE
Portland....................................................503-227-2681
A colorful tradition, this competition among nearly 100
teams on the Willamette River in authentic dragon boats
provided by the Portland Kaohsiung Sister City Association
is breathtaking.
www.RoseFestival.org
JUNE 8 - SEPTEMBER 8
CYCLEPEDIA: A CENTURY OF ICONIC
BICYCLE DESIGN
Portland....................................................503-226-2811
Portland Art Museum. Vienna-based designer and bike aficio-
nado Michael Embacher’s collection explores bicycle design
from the whimsical to the cutting edge racing models.
www.portlandartmuseum.org