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Portland, Oregon  City Events, Festivals and Celebrations
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Portland Rose Festival |
Portland, OR |
(503)227-2681 |
www.rosefestival.org |
This award-winning festival, held in early June, is Portland's largest event. The Portland waterfront is turned into a carnival for a week as military ships moor alongside Waterfront Park and the world-famous Grand Floral Parade.
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Saturday Market |
Portland, OR |
(503)222-6072 |
www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com |
This market and craft fair, where everything sold is handmade, is the largest open-air crafts market in continuous operation in the US. |
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Starlight Parade |
Portland, OR |
(503)227-2681 |
www.rosefestival.org/events/starlightparade |
Now known as the Starlight Parade, the Portland Rose Festival's illuminated parade remains one of our most popular events, drawing more than 250,000 spectators to watch sparkling floats, gleaming bands and glowing marching groups wind their way through downtown. |
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April 25, 2025
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