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Join the Rose Festival Parades Team! Referral (age 16+)
The Portland Rose Festival has inspired the public to gather and celebrate against a backdrop of historic external forces for 115 years, demonstrating how our community can carry on traditions, honor diversity and celebrate unity. In 2023, it’s time to FOCUS ON FUN! Everyone is invited to the Rose Festival's big events like the Grand Floral Parade, Starlight Parade, Junior Parade, CityFair and Fleet Week, and follow along as we announce the Rose Festival Court and results of the Queen's Coronation. Now and always, we welcome Portlanders and visitors alike to celebrate our floral heritage and community spirit. ALL ARE WELCOME! Make your plans now to join us in May & June, 2023!
We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help support the parade to ensure safety of participants and spectators by actively managing street closure barricades. Volunteers will help act as the "eyes and ears" around the parade route and work with our on-site safety team to report any incidents.
This role, AKA Parade Guides, is available for the CareOregon Starlight Parade on June 3, the Fred Meyer Junior Parade on June 7 and Grand Floral Parade on June 10. Bring a family member or friend if you can!
Responsibilities include:
Ensure the safety of parade participants and guests by actively managing street closure barricades Greet people and welcome them to the parade Assist parade participants through entry & exit areas Report incidents to the safety team on site Guide community members in wayfinding around the parade area.
This opportunity to participate in the Rose Festival Parades team will include training/orientations on safety protocol, public safety, communications with a command center and parade protocols.
- Starlight Parade:
- Saturday, June 3, 2023
4:00pm-11:00pm
4:00pm-7:30pm
7:00pm-11:00pm
Junior Parade
- Wednesday, June 7, 2023
- Wednesday, June 7, 2023
11:00am-3:00pm
Grand Floral Parade Guide
- Saturday, June 10, 2023
- Saturday, June 10, 2023
7:00am-1:00pm
Online registration link / website: https://bit.ly/rosefestvolunteer
Civic & Community, Arts & Culture
Age Minimum (with Adult): 16+, Minimum Age:16+
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