Events

It's party time with Portland Rose Festival Opening Ceremony.  We start with a ribbon cutting ceremony, then carnival rides, live music, food, drink and fireworks! Expect to see the skies light up over downtown Portland with a fireworks display choreographed to its own soundtrack (best seen and heard inside CityFair). The fireworks begin just after dark.
Opening ribbon cutting: 5pm

Rosarians should plan to meet at the Rose Festival Foundation offices no later than 4:30 PM, at 1020 SW Naito Parkway, Portland 97204. Around 4:50 PM the council will escort Queen Kobi and the 2025 Rose Festival Court in a processional to the Ribbon Cutting at 5:00 pm at the Waterfront Park. 

Rosarians wear Whites, Capes, Gloves, Hats. If you do not have your White Suit, Green Jacket with Black pants are ok.

Gigantic Brewing Company: To celebrate the launch of Royal Rosarian Lager, Rosarians will be planting Octoberfest at their Hawthorne location !

When/Where:     Saturday, May 24, 2025

                             Gigantic Hawthorne Pub
                             4343 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215 

Time of Event:    12:00 noon (Rosarians should be there no later than 11:30am)

Attire:  White suits, hats, gloves, and capes. New members who don't yet have whites may wear green jackets and black pants.

Reception: All Draft Beers 25% off !

Parking: Street Parking only 

Check in 3:00pm at the proshop.  First foursome goes off 3:30pm 

Meeting to be help in the Portland Room

Join us for a rose planting at the Cornell Estate Senior Living. We will also crown their senior king and queen. This is a long standing event which the residents look forward to.

Each year Abernathy 1st graders do a unit study on family, traditions and symbolism.   At the end of the unit, each student creates a shoebox parade float representing their family.   The 1st graders parade their float in front of the entire school and many family members who come to cheer them on.   The Royal Rosarians have had the honor of marshalling this parade for the past couple years.   The parade will also be acccompanied by the Hosford Middle School Band

 Abernathy Elementary School (Ladd's Addition neighborhood)

2421 SE Orange Avenue, Portland OR  97214

The parade will step off at 1:45pm.   Rosarians gather near the front office at 1:15pm

Whites, capes, gloves & hats - New Members may wear green jacket & black pants if they don't have their whites

sticky roses will be provided

Did you know that 100 years ago the Royal Rosarians were part of the installation of the Joan of Arc Statue located at Coe Circle (3900 NE Glisan)? There was even a vocal number by a Royal Rosarian singing group. This is going to happen again. 

We have been invited to be part of the rededication celebration on May 30, 2025

The dedication will start around 11:00am so arrive no later than 10:45. There will be a dedication and Rose planting at the statue. We then will proceed to the

Laurelhurst Club, 3721 SE Ankeny St., Portland

for a celebration and reception at approximately 11:45. Space is limited so we can only accomodate 30 rosarians.   

Registration required for access to the reception.

Hosting by Starlight @ Hotel deLuxe

729 SW 15th Ave, Portland, OR

PLEASE JOIN US after the Starlight Parade for light hors d'oeuvres and a no host bar.

For those not in the parade, you may view the parade on a big screen at Hotel deLuxe.

Helpful tips-Park in the parking structure immediately South of the hotel prior to the parade (come early to access, barricades go up early).

Then you can Max to Oak St. stop and deboard right at Parade check-in (Oak and Naito Pkwy). 

 Bring a change of clothes for after the parade.

Questions: Chairperson- Master of Ceremonies David Rich

PLEASE register by April 30th, we need an accurate headcount for food order.

ARRIVAL:

Band Marshals: Check-in no later than 6:30pm @ the Rosarian Check-in table (Naito Parkway and SW Oak St)

Marchers: Arrive no later than 6:45pm @ Naito Parkway and SW Oak St

Non-Marchers: Arrive no later than 6:45 @ Naito Parkway and SW Oak St. Vintage Bus will be loaded at this location.

Note: Police barricades may go up along the parade route as early as 12:00pm.

Transportation: Max and the Streetcar are great options, with a stop at 1st and Oak St. 
Please purchase a ticket if riding public transportation, it is not free for this event.

ATTIRE:

White uniform(pants), hats, capes, LIGHTED gloves. (optional-lighted shoelaces)

Green jackets and black pants are acceptable for new members who do not have their white suit yet.

Banner and Flag carriers-red Royal Rosarian shirt and khaki pants

Questions: Chairperson- Dame Connie Shipley

87th Annual Rose Garden Contest
Help celebrate and encourage the Rose Growers of the greater Portland Area!  
Enjoy a wonderful Sunday morning/early afternoon with your judging team driving around the Portland area judging rose gardens. You'll be inspired and amazed!

Join us!
 

Date & Time: Sunday, 6/1/25, arrive at 9:00am.  Judging commitment typically runs until early afternoon.
Where: Judging Headquarters Rose City Cemetary and Funeral Home, 5625 NE Fremont St.
Attire: Royal Rosarian Green jacket and black pants; Ptld Rose Society Members encouraged to wear red jackets.

Contact Dame Kerri Burke with any questions: 503-330-9013

The Laurelhurst Elementary School will be holding their 80th Rose Show! 

The Laurelhurst School celebrates their 102nd year AND their 80th student-based Rose Show.  It's a wonderful, chaotic event with lots of roses brought in for judging, including amazing creativity seen in an arrangement category. The Portland Rose Society will judge the hundreds of roses brought in by students, and the Queen of Rosaria will present the rose award ribbons.  Royal Rosarians will welcome students into school, assist with entry placements, clerk for judges, and provide an honor guard at the noontime awards ceremony.

What: Welcome students, assist in entry placements, clerk for judges, and serve as honor guard for awards ceremony.

When: Tuesday, June 3, 2025.  Rosarians should arrive by 8:30am to welcome students to school.  Judging takes place from 9am-10:30am, with awards presented during various grades' lunch periods.

Where: 840 NE 41st Ave.  Enter at front door to check in.

Attire: White uniform, gloves, hats, capes (if you don't have your white uniform, please wear your green jacket and black pants).

The next stop on the tour is an old favorite Glendoveer.  Check in at 3:00 PM

Honorary Knighting and Coronation practice will start at 8:45 so please arrive no later than 8:30am. We will practice without the court first and then with the court when they arrive at 10:00. 

Plan to arrive no later than 12:30pm, to staging area at Normandale Park,

NE 55th Ave & NE Halsey Street.

Attire: White uniform, hat, gloves, capes

******************************************************

Please join us, immediately following the parade:

Aunt Tillies, 2000 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR (42nd Street Station)

Food, beverages, great time.

********************************************************

Shuttle services will be provided. 
Please make sure to sign-up, and notify your driver if you will be returning on the shuttle after the parade.

********************************************************

Questions: chairperson-Dame Jan Tolman

Please join Prime Minister Amy Arasmith and City Hall officials for the annual Sister City reception on Thursday, June 5th, at 12:30pm at City Hall, arriving from the east side entry.

Rosarians are needed to form an honor guard in the entry of City Hall to welcome in visiting delegations from our sister cities and help usher them into the lobby where Mayor Keith WIlson and other dignitaries will speak on topics that affect our communities both locally and internationally. There will be a reception after the short ceremony with light finger foods and refreshments.

Rosarians for the honor guard are asked to arrive by noon in full whites, hats, capes, and gloves. Please register.

Our Honorary Knighting Ceremony is one with great history and pagentry. You will learn from whence this organization derives it's name, the symbolism of that name, the point in English history we commemorate, and the origination of the titles of the officers of the Royal Rosarian Council. Honorees from near and far will be knighted and become Honorary Sir Knights and Dames of the Realm of Rosaria. Please come join us!

Rosarians will be in Whites, Capes, Hats and Gloves for this ceremony.   

Please join us for a fun evening- Details of this event are still being worked on.

ARRIVAL:

9:00am Check-in at Naito Pkwy and SW Oak St for all Marshals, Marchers.

Non-Marchers-TBD

The Newby's will be hosting coffee and doughnuts at the check-in table.

Transportation-Please plan on taking Max to the 1st and Oak stop(right at parking lot of check-in).

Please note MAX is not free, please purchase a ticket.

(same location as the Starlight Parade)

ATTIRE:

White uniform, hats, gloves, and capes. 

Drummers-green jacket and black pants.

Banner and Flag carriers-white uniform, hats, gloves.

CHAIRPERSON: Dame Cherie Green

Please join us for an amazing evening- This event is still being planned.

Please join us for Breakfast as we say goodby until next year- This event is still being planned.

Queen's Plaque Ceremony 

Join the honor guard for this cherished & traditional ceremony to witness the new Queen of Rosaria place her personally inscribed plaque in the prominent center patio of the Queens' Walk at the International Rose Test Garden! 

What: Queen's Plaque Ceremony & Queens' Walk Extension Opening

When: Sunday, June 8, 2025, 11:00am (Royal Rosarians assemble by 10:45am)

Where: WA Park's International Rose Test Garden, lower & eastern end of the IRTG.  Council will escort the 2025 Royal Court from the parking area above the IRTG, to the ceremony site, and back to their transportation afterwards.

Attire: whites, hats, gloves, and capes. New members without whites may wear their green jacket with black pants.

Please join us for a celebration at the senior living center The Ackerly at Reeds Crossing. We will be planting a rose for the center and participating in a king/queen coronation ceremony in the dining hall after the rose planting. A rep from the center will participate in the rose planting.Contact at the center is Stephanie Larsen.

June 10th at 1:30 pm for planting and then coronation

Attire: whites, hats, gloves, capes, Green jacket if you do not have the white suit yet

Contact: Carolyn O'Doherty, Royal Chaplain 503-381-3074, carolyn.tesh.odoherty@gmail.com

Day two of Gelndoveer.

Meeting to be held during the membership meeting.

details coming soon 

After being closed for years, the Washington Park Reservoir site will once again be an iconic park destination. The new park space features two reflecting pools, a wildlife habitat area, public walking paths, and restored historic features. To celebrate, they're hosting a day of festivities including tours, giveaways, vendor booths, and more. This will be a free, family-friendly event just minutes away from the International Rose Test Garden

The Royal Rosarians have been invited to participate in this wonderful event.

We will welcome and mingle with the guests.

Sticky roses will be available to share 

A virtual rose planting will also be part of the day

* times and locations to follow shortly *

Wildwood Open is a group favorite. 3:00 PM Check in

we will be greeting a group from Costa Rica 

I will post more details including flight info when I have them

7000 NE Airport Way, Portland OR 97218

whites, capes, hats & gloves

new members may wear green jacket & black pants

Please register so the Rosarians know you are going.

Hospitality packet registration forn is available at: VIP Hospitality ⋆ Marysville Strawberry Festival

See festival hotel information below:

 

The Milk Carton Race appreciates all the Rosarians who plan to be part of the team putting the event on at Westmoreland Park on June 22, 2025, to please register. If there is a particular team you want to be a part of, please make a note. 

Rosarian volunteers will show up from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. in khaki pants or shorts and a red casual shirt.

Snacks and water will be available for you.

We anticipate having up to 50 boats at the Race. The Youth Activity Area will be available for siblings of the racers and kids who came with their parents to watch the event. Let us know if you'd like to be there with the Sellwood Community House. 

Other committees that can use your help include the Start Line, Logistics and Parking crew. 

This is a fun way to enjoy a summer day. If any of you have questions on what to expect, please call me at 503-830-1028

Thank you in advance for your help on this fun event!

Connie Shipley

MCBR 2025 Chair

The hunt for Big Foot and Birdies continues at Wildwood.  3:00 PM Check in

A rose planting for the new Mayor

Please resgister so the Rosarians know you are going.

Here is the link to the Lakefair hospitality package registration and purchase: Hospitality Weekend 2025

Here is the Hospitality brochure & Hotel Information

Carpool to the Battle Ground Harvest Days parade, lunch in Battle Ground, then carpool to Olympia for the Lakefair parade.

Travel back to Portland, perhaps stopping for dinner along the way

Meet at the Holiday Inn Jantzen Beach at 7:30 AM and sort out who will ride with who. Be willing to chip in to drivers for gas.

Join us for the annual Battle Ground Harvest Days Parade and Rose Planting.

Rose planting at 9 AM followed by the parade at 10. Lunch with your fellow Rosarians at the Margarita Factory after the parade.

Make a day of it! Meet at the Jantzen Beach Red Lion at 7:30; carpool to Battle Ground, then continue on to Olympia for the Lakefair Grand Parade at 5 PM. Carpool back to Portland together, perhaps stopping at the Kalama Harbor Lodge for dinner on the way. Register for the carpool on the Rosarian website calendar.

Meeting to be held in the Portland Room.

Be sure to register at left so the Rosarians know you are going.

Here is the link to the Commodore's hospitality package purchase and hotel information: Torchlight Hospitality Weekend 2025 | Commodores

Here is a link to the hospitality brochure and schedule of events: 22c002_34ae782bc1b34806bdd4ac5510164424.pdf

Please register at left so the Rosarians know you are going.

Here is the link to the Peachfest hospitality package purchase and hotel information: Hosting | Peach Fest

The Lakeside fills up fast so early reservation is recommended. To best make a reservation at the Lakeside, call 250-493-8221. Tell them your with Northwest Festival Hosting to receive discount price. It seems high but it's in Canadian dollars.

more details & registration will be available Spring of 2025

Meeting to be held in the Portland Room.

DETAILS TO FOLLOW SOON

Meeting to be held at Marilyn's Home.

Please resgister at left so the Rosarians know you are going

The 2025 Hospitality packet registration form is now available: 22c002_aece8e1a497f42eaa0a6ed72b19586f1.pdf

Here is the Festival Hotel contact information:

Icicle Village Resort

505 Hwy 2, Leavenworth, WA 98826 800-961-0162

Icicle Inn rates: $259 double occupancy, Prices are based on a 2-person rate, plus tax. A minimum 2-night stay required. Early reservations are recommended as we only have a small block of rooms.

When calling for a room reservation at the Icicle Village Resort, you MUST give Group Number 55736A or Royal Bavarian block.

For further information contact: The Royal Bavarians at theroyalbavarians@gmail.com