New Member Orientation #1:

New members, their sponsors and mentors, council, Dukes and Duchesses, please join us for an information filled evening for our new members.

THIS EVENT SIGN UP IS FOR THE BEAVERTON EVENT LOCATION

This marks the 11th year for the Bowling with Heart event fundraiser.   All proceeds fund research grants at Doenbecher Children's Hospital for cures of childhood diseases.

**NEW THIS YEAR - TWO LOCATIONS** 

This year, the event will be held concurrently at TWO Locations:

*Big Al's Beaverton location  (registration is  below)

*Big Al's Vancouver location

Please arrive at 9:00am.   Bowlers will be arriving at 9:15am.   We will stay until the bowling begins at 11:00am or you are welcome to register and bowl for this wonderful organization.   

We will greet guests on arrival.  Sticky roses will be available.

Time:         9:00am - 11:00 am

Location:   Big Al's Beaverton, 14950 SW Barrows Rd, Beaverton OR  97007

Attire:        Whites with capes, gloves and hats.  Green jacket with black pants for new members without their whites

THIS EVENT SIGN UP IS FOR THE VANCOUVER EVENT LOCATION

This marks the 11th year for the Bowling with Heart event fundraiser.   All proceeds fund research grants at Doenbecher Children's Hospital for cures of childhood diseases.

**NEW THIS YEAR - TWO LOCATIONS** 

This year, the event will be held concurrently at TWO Locations:

*Big Al's Vancouver location (registration below)

*Big Al's Beaverton location

Please arrive at 9:00am.   Bowlers will be arriving at 9:15am.   We will stay until the bowling begins at 11:00am or you are welcome to register and bowl for this wonderful organization.   

We will greet guests on arrival.  Sticky roses will be available.

Time:         9:00am - 11:00 am

Location:   Big Al's Vancouver, 16615 SE 18th St, Vancouver, WA 98683

Attire:        Whites with capes, gloves and hats.  Green jacket with black pants for new members without their whites

Join us in greeting Prime Minister Ron Fisher and First Lady Kelly

along with fellow Rosarians and guests as they return from their PM Trip to Taiwan!

Tuesday, March 3 10:15 am - 11:15 am

Portland International Airport, 7000 NE Airport Way, Portland

Delta 3818 from Seattle

Expected arrival 10:47 am

Please be at airport arrival greeting area at 10:15 am

Whites, gloves, capes and hats 

New members may wear green jacket & black pants

Please register so we may alert you to any last minute changes to their travel

The Sellwood Community House, 1436 SE Spokane Street Portland, Oregon, will give the Rosarians use of their facility outdoors (or the lobby if there is inclement weather) to host an Open House on March 14th between noon and 2:00 pm, where past winners and structural engineers will talk with potential racers and their parents on the methods of building a milk carton boat.

Alpenrose is delivering milk cartons in time for kids to get started designing and working on their milk carton boats during Spring Break. This Open House is an opportunity to get some milk cartons shared with some families who can get started on this family project. We have need of a few Rosarians to greet the families when they arrive and answer any questions we can answer or refer them on to the past winners or structural engineers to talk about technical questions. 

Join us for the fabulous annual St Patrick's Day Parade!! This delightful neighborhood parade is short and sweet and full of fun.

Date: Sunday, March 15th

Time: Parade kicks off at 1:30, please gather no later than 1:00 P.M.

Where: Meet on NE Hancock and NE 33rd (next to Beverly Cleary (Fernwood) School

Dress: Whites, capes, hats, gloves (or greens if you don't have whites yet!)

Parking: Street parking in the neighborhood, allow time to find a spot.

Other: This is a flat, 1.2 mile parade that loops so you end up at the starting spot (so handy!). There won't be a float so everyone must be able to walk the route. Parade takes approximately one hour.

After Parade Gathering: McMeanmins on Broadway 1504 NE Broadway, upstairs in the back room

New Member Orientation #2 will be an information filled evening for all of our new members, their sponsors and mentors, council, Dukes and Duchesses.

For any questions, you may contact Chairperson-Dame Michelle Veentjer, or Lord HIgh Sheriff-Holly Morgan.

Dame Jill E. Johnson passed away on September 18th, 2025 in Portland Oregon. Dame Jill was Knighted under the rose, Peace, in 2003. She was several years from being a Life Member. Although not a visible active member, Jill and  husband, Squire Erik , participated in events early in their membership and volunteered in community events as well. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday March 29th at the Irvington Club Ballroom  located at 2131 NE Thompson St Portland  from 11am to 4pm. Our sincere condolences to Squire Erik and their entire family.

Belated cards can be sent to:

2215 NE 27th Ave 

Portland, Oregon 97212

Where: Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel, back patio of Portland Waterfront Park (1510 S Harbor Way, Portland OR) .

Time of Event: 11:00am to 12:30pm ((Rosarians arrive by 10:45am) 

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

Tuesday, March 31st, 6pm

DoubleTree by Hilton, Lloyd Center, 1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR

All new members, your spouse/partner, new member sponsors and mentors, council, Dukes and Duchesses:

Please join us at the DoubleTree for our New Member Reception.

Attire: green jackets, black pants (optional-black skirts for  women).

Dust off the clubs and lube up yer joints because it is time to start the Tour de Rosaria! Our quest for the elusive Birdie Bottle begins at a Portland classic, the Rose City Golf Club.  Let's play 9 then adjoun to the club house for a bite and tall tales!

Eastwood Elementary School is one of the recipients of our Field Trip Check Program.

To learn more about JCC (Just Create Community) go to www.justcreatecommunity.com

It may be early, but sure is THE most delightful way to start the day

WHEN:    Wednesday, April 8, 2026  7:20am - 8:00am

WHERE:  Eastwood Elementary School at 2100 NE Lincoln St, Hillsboro, OR 97124

ATTIRE:   Whites, Capes, Hats & Gloves

Contact Holly Fowler for more details at hollylar@rocketmail.com or ‭(971) 570-2400‬

Thompson Elk Statue  Fountain 

Homecoming Celebration

The iconic Thompson Elk Statue is returning to its original location in downtown with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and street celebration.

Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026, 1:00-4:00pm

Ribbon Cutting Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm (Rosarians arrive by 12:30 pm SHARP) 

Location: Chapman and Lownsdale Squares, SW Main St. between Third and Fourth Avenues.

Attire: Whites with capes, gloves, and hats.

As part of the event, Rosarians will greet VIPs and special guests, and be a positive presence in the audience.  

Our Prime Minister, along with nine other Rosarians, will serve as Honor Guard / background during the speeches and the formal ribbon cutting.  

The program will start promptly at 1:30pm and should be complete by 2:30pm.

PLEASE NOTE: Honor Guard participation during the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is limited to 10 participants with priority given to our current Prime Minister, Dukes & Duchesses and Council.  

Please remember to carpool or plan for extra time to park

There is a family-friendly community event from 1-4pm.  Once the ceremony is complete, Rosarians are free to leave or stay to check out community booths, grab a bite from local food carts, snag free stuff, take some elk selfies (“elkies,” if you will) and more!

The Royal Rosarians partner with the Portland Sea Cadets, a youth organization focused on building character, leadership, and life skills through teamwork and community activities. The Sea Cadets have supported events like the Milk Carton Boat Races for the past three years.

They are hosting their Second Annual Dinner and Auction on April 16 in Portland, featuring a Roaring ’20s theme. The event runs from 5–7 PM, with $50 admission including dinner, and a cash-only bar. Attendees are encouraged to register soon at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2nd-annual-usnscc-benefit-dinner-and-auction-roaring-20s

If you’re unable to attend, you can still support the organization by donating here: https://www.sea-cadets.org/portland/what-we-do

Be sure to register soon, as registration closed on Friday, March 27.

Week 2 & 3 are at Glendoveer West.  A nice warm up befroe th competions gets feirce.  Remember to bring $3 for Long Drive, K.P. and Long Putt.

 🌹 2026 Blessing of the Festival🌹 

The community is warmly invited to attend the Blessing of the Rose Festival, the cherished kickoff to our festival season.

             The Blessing is a non-denominational ceremony that brings our community together in unity and reflection, welcoming everyone of all faiths and backgrounds.  

*Admission if free*

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

Time: 12:00PM - 3:00PM

Location: St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 11265 SW Cabot Street, Beaverton, OR 97005

*Parking*

 Front church lot, parking on both sides of the church, and also behind the church*

VIP Parking will be blocked off - You will be notified if you are in the VIP area

(Please no parking in the lower lot with gravel & passenger cars)

Note: There is NO street parking

Event Schedule

1:00PM - CEREMONY PROMPTY BEGINS (1 HOUR)

2:00PM - Rose Planting Ceremony + Photos w/Prime Minister Ron Fisher, Lady Kelly Fisher, Royal Rosarian Council, & Court

2:30PM - A light reception of cookies and juice 

3:00PM  - Event concludes 

Request & Attire: Rosarians in white uniforms will serve as the Honor Guard. 
All Royal Rosarians wear white uniforms, hats, gloves, and capes. New members without a white uniform should attend in a green jacket & black pants.

10:45 Council + Escort rehearsal | 11:15 Honor Guard + Court + VIP rehearsal

Cookies! 

We need your best home-made cookies to contribute to the reception offering.

Please let Sue Horton know directly if you can bring cookies.

2nd week Glendoveer West. Ken Y will be in San Antonio so maybe we have a chance at long drive!  Next week, back to Rose City Golf Club!

The 82nd Avenue of Roses is celebrating their 20th year hosting a parade and other celebrations of all things East Portland! Their theme this year is: History of East Portland. Come join the fun and march in the parade.

When: Saturday, April 25th. The parade kicks off at 9:30, please be there by 8:45 am!

Where: Staging is near SE Holgate and SE 82nd - exact location to be provided closer to the date

Dress: Whites, gloves, hats, and capes - or greens for those who are suitless.

Parking: on the street so allow time!

After Parade Socializing Spot: Meet the marching group post parade for lunch, drinks, and/or snacks at The Observatory 8115 SE Stark.

Other: Among other events, The 82nd Ave group hosted a Rose Photo contest. Winning photos can be  viewed here: https://82rosescec.com/photo-contest-entries/

Note that we will not be using the float for this parade.

The travelers will be back from San Antonio so competion is sure to be fierce...or at least the tales at the 19th hole will be grand :)  See you there.

Please join us for this very special parade at Arleta School.  

Each year Arleta first 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 then the first grade parades through the school. The entire school and many family members come to cheer. The Royal Rosarians have had the honor of marshaling this parade for the last several years.

Where:  Arleta Elementary School, 5109 SE 66th Avenue, Portland OR 97206
When:   9:00am - 10:00am - please meet at the front of the school at 8:30am for directions
Attire:   whites, capes, gloves and hats - new members can wear green jacket & black pants if they don't have their whites -- sticky roses will be provided
Parking:  Parking will be on street

After the parade, the Rosarians gather close to the school at Pieper Cafe (6504 SE Foster Road) for coffee and pastries

Wenatchee Applarians are excited that you will be joining them for the 107th Apple Blossom Festival. Looking forward to a fun filled weekend. Welcome to the beautiful Wenatchee Valley! "Everything's Coming Up Blossoms!" 

Dinner attire Saturday night is Festival Formal unless there is a theme for the event, than follow the theme.

Register for Applarian Hospitality

Host Hotel is: Coast Wenachee Center Early registration recommended! Stay in the Applarian block of rooms at a special rate of $137 an night plus taxes.

The virtual Rose Planting will take place Saturday, May 16th at 9:15 AM at the Wenatchee Convention Center at 200 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801. The Convention Center is located next to the Coast Wenatchee Hotel. Please arrive no later than 9AM. Members wear whites, capes, hats, gloves. New members without whites should wear green jackets and black pants.

The parade will be Saturday morning at 11:00 am, buses leave the hotel for the start of the parade at 10:00 am. Nothing can be handed out to spectators during the parade including sticky roses.

Here's a few what not to miss activities while in Wenatchee. Ohme Gardens and Pybus Public Market

Come Celebrate St Johns by marching in the fabulous St John's Parade!!

When: Saturday May 9th

Time: Parade starts at noon, please arrive by 11:00 am!

Dress: Whites, of course! With hats, gloves, and capes (or greens if you don't have whites)

Meeting spot: Parade start is at N. Burr and N. Leonord, our exact staging area will be available closer to the date

Other Details: The parade is short, under mile, and goes through downtown St Johns.

After Party: Come relax  and socialize after the parade at The Twighlight Room 5242 N Lombard St

And more fun! Also consider bringing a change of clothing heading over to the St John's Bizarre Located at and around N. Philadelphia and N Lombard, the Bizarre offers music, food, vendors, artisans, and much, much more. Open until 7:00 p.m.

Parking: Street parking, so allow time. Organizers recomend parking south of Lombard if you want easy exit prior to end of the parade.

Rose Planting at the Springs at Clackamas Woods honoring their residents, our own Ilse Kindler, including the Grandmothers, who lived at the Springs at Clackamas Woods, of Kimberly Takla and her brother, The Springs Founder/Owner. Please arrive no later than 10:45am. Reception with light snacks and drinks to follow the Rose Planting.

Attire: white uniform, capes hats and gloves. Green Jacket and black pants for new members.

Light meal will be served at 6 p.m., rehearsal will start at 6:30 p.m.

As we step into this exciting new chapter, our 2026 theme—Embrace—could not be more fitting. It invites us to embrace our community, our traditions, and one another as we come together to celebrate all that makes Spokane shine.

Dinner atire Friday night is Festival Formal. Rosarians wear their white suits, no hats, gloves or capes. Prime Minister will have on his cape.

Registration for Lilac Hospitality and Centennial Hotel. Nothing can be handed out to spectators during the parade. This includes sticky roses.

The Rose Planting will take place Saturday, May 16th at 10:30AM in the Manito Park Rose Garden. There will be buses to take the attendees to the Park and back to the hotel. More information to follow. If you are driving yourself please arrive no later than 10AM. Members wear whites, capes, hats, gloves. New members without a white uniform should wear green jackets and black pants.

This is an evening parade, please bring your flashing gloves and shoe laces.

Also to do in Spokane: Explore Riverfront Park, NW Museum of Arts & Culture

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You’re warmly invited to a special afternoon just for the women of the Royal Rosarians—a delightful Dress Exchange Soirée!

Date: Saturday, May 23rd.

Time: 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM

Location: Home of Reed and Holly Fowler 
                4071 NW 178th Place
                 Portland, Or. 97229

Have a formal dress (or three!) tucked away in your closet that deserves another night out? Bring your gently used gowns, cocktail dresses, or formal accessories and enjoy an afternoon of mingling, laughter, and style-sharing with fellow Rosarians.

How it works:

• Bring 1–3 gently used formal dresses or accessories
• Browse and “shop” from others’ beautiful pieces
• Take home something new-to-you for your next event

We’ll have light refreshments, great conversation, and plenty of fun as we give these lovely dresses a second life. It’s the perfect opportunity to refresh your wardrobe while connecting with an incredible group of women.

Feel free to invite a fellow Rosarian sister, daughter, niece, granddaughter,  and come ready to enjoy a stylish and social afternoon!

Kindly RSVP by May 15th,  so we can plan accordingly.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Warmly,
Duchess Korrie Hoeckendorf

Light meal will be served at 6 p.m. rehearsal will start at 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a fun Junior Parade.  We need banner and flag carriers!  Please let me know if you are interested - or you have aspouse or friend who would love to participate!  Your children or grandchildren may walk with you while you marshal.

Date: May 30, 2026, Parade begins at 1:00 p.m.

Time: Arrive no later than 12:15 p.m.

When:  Meet at North end of Normandale Park, NE 56th and Halsey

Shuttle Available:  Alan Hoeckendorf and Jim Wolleck will be in the CVS Parking Lot between 11am and 11:45am and will transport Rosarians to Normandale Park. Please do not park in the CVS Parking Lot. Your children or grandchildren may walk with you while you marshal.  The Shuttle will also be available after the parade to return Rosarians that parked near the check-in area at Normandale Park following the parade. Please inform our Shuttle leads if you will be doing the return trip after the parade.

Dress: Whites, capes, hats, gloves (or greens if you don't have whites yet!)

Parking: Street parking in the neighborhood, if you dont use the shuttle. Please allow time to find a spot.  The parade ends at Grant Highschool

After Parade Gathering:  Aunt Tillies, 2000 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR (42nd Street Station)

Questions:  chairperson-Dame Jan Tolman.  503-201-7341

Join us for a wonderful day judging the 88th Annual Rose Garden Contest - If you wish to sign up to judge, please either reach out to Kathy Schach, Kerri Burke or register in Club Runner. Please note, when you sign up, we will be depending on you to attend judging day and will assign you gardens to visit with your judging team. Please sign up no later than May 23 to allow time for judging day organization.

No experience required. You may enter your garden into the contest - your garden will be assigned to a separate judging group.

If you bring a guest - they will be assigned to your team.

We will gather at at 9:00 AM for judging training and light refreshments

After training we will do a live demo in the Rose City Cemetery garden, take a group photo, and then set off with our assigned teams to 4-5 gardens in the Portland - Metro Area to judge. Please reserve until mid afternoon for this event.

Questions - reach out to Kerri Burke or Kathy Schach.

Attire: Green Jackets/black pants

If inclement weather - rain jackets/ all weather shoes/ boots are fine - we judge rain or shine!

What: Students of Laurelhurst Elementary School will bring in hundreds of roses in their 81st Annual Rose Show, to be judged by the Portland Rose Society. Rosarians will clerk for the judges and serve as honor guard for the awards ceremony. PRS President Kimberly Bown and Royal Gardener Kimberly Takla will be onstage to hand out awards.

When: Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Arrive by 8:30AM. Judging takes place from 9:00AM-10:30AM, with awards presented during various grades' lunch periods. Departure around 1PM. Laurelhurst will provide lunch and refreshments.

Where: 849 NE 41st Ave, Portland. Enter at the front door to check in. Rose show will be outside.

Coronation and Honorary Knighting rehearsal at Oregon Courtyard Square

Rosarians please arrive at 8:45 am

Coronation rehearsal with the  Princesses will start at 9:00 am sharp 

Honorary Knighting rehearsal will follow Coronation Rehearsal. 

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This newly reimagined parade brings together the pageantry of the Grand Floral Parade with the energy and excitement of the Starlight Parade into one unforgettable celebration. Register now to help the Royal Rosarians support this iconic Rose Festival parade and so that we can start making marshal assignments!

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Please join us for The Ackerly at Reed's Crossing annual Rose Court Coronation and Rose Planting. Rosarians will perform the rose induction ceremony, prayer and ceremonial planting with Ackerly General Manager, Jennifer Felberg. Rosarians are needed for the Honor Guard. Reception following. Please arrive by 1PM.

Attire: Whites, hats, capes and gloves. New members may wear green jacket and black pants.

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Jeremy/Kimberly/Ron

Everyone is invited to celebrate the winners of the 88th Annual Rose Garden Contest at the Royal Rosarian Garden at the International Rose Test Garden at Washington Park. 

This free Royal Rosarian & Portland Rose Festival event is open to the public & press.

In 1938, the Royal Rosarian Rose Garden Contest was established as the first sponsored, citywide event to honor the rose, the “Queen of Flowers.” The contest was so popular that it immediately became an annual event. The Royal Rosarians are committed to continually improving the contest to showcase the best amateur rose gardens and commercial plantings in Portland, the City of Roses. The contest promotes greater appreciation of growing roses, honoring those citizens who help beautify Portland through their rose-growing efforts, and upholds the signature Royal Rosarian slogan “For You a Rose in Portland Grows!” Royal Rosarians encourage all rose growers in the Portland Metropolitan Area to enter this contest. 

Royal Rosarians are asked to wear their green jacket / black pants / Council please wear your whites - this is a public facing event and a great opportunity to share who we are. 

If you would like to arrive early to help with set-up - we will be gathering at 4:30 PM and appreciate your help. 

Homemade treats are welcome if you would like to contribute.

There will be a reception following the program. All are welcome.

In the case of rainy weather - the Elephant house has been reserved and the event will be relocated

Questions: reach out to Kerri Burke or Kathy Schach.

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The Marysville Strawberry Festival -turning tounges red for 94 years!

"A Strawberry Celebration!" is our theme this year to remind our community about this time honored tradition. This celebration unified our beautiful city and brout us together with a powerful sense of community and pride in our hometown.

Register for Strawberryfest Hospitality 

Host Hotel is: Holiday Inn Express. Hotel Registration - Mention "Strawberry Festival" to recieve a discount. Hotel's phone is: 360-530-1234

The Rose Planting willl take place Satuday, June 20th at 9:30AM. There will be buses to take attendees to the Rose Planting, leaving the host hotel at 9:15AM. Be in front of the hotel by 9AM. Members wear whites, capes, hats and gloves. New members without whites wear green jackets and black pants.

Transportation included with hospitality to and from the Rose Planting and Parade. Parade begins at 5 pm. Nothing can be handed out to spectators during the parade. This includes sticky roses.

Also to do in Marysville: Hibulb Culteral Center, Shopping nearby.

Portland's Best Rose is a wonderul opportunity for Rosarians in their white uniforms to be present in the rose garden, while particpating in judging the best rose and interacting with hundreds of guests visiting the garden. There is no ceremony to attend. Rosarians could stay for 30 minutes to an hour or more depending on their schedules. Ballots will be distributed at 10AM and collected all day. More information to come on timing. Members wear whites, capes, hats and gloves. New members without a white suit please wear green jacket and black pants.

This event is owned by Portland Parks & Rec, but organized by past Portland Rose Society Presidents, Friends of the IRTG and the Curator Rachel. 

Come march with us at the Good in the Hood! This year the theme is Roots, Rhythm, and Power so expect to see lots of high energy performances, chants, enthusiasm, and some excellent outfits.

Where: Meet at Lillis Albina Park at 2231 N Flint Ave, next to Harriet Tubman Middle School  (specifics will be sent to everyone who registers closer to parade date)

When: Saturday, June 27th. The parade starts at 11:00, so be at the start no later than 10:30 AM. 

Dress: Whites, capes, gloves, hats - or greens if that's what you've got. 

Details: The parade runs along NE MLK from NE Prescott to NE Knott. The float is going to Tillamook for the Dairy Days celebration, so registrants must be able to march. Kik will be leading the parade in a car. 

Come join us to march the Tillamook Dairy Days Parade! This year their theme is Stars, Stripes, and Dairy Delights. Everyone is guaranteed to have a Moo-velous time!

When: Saturday, June 27th. The parade starts at 11:00, so plan to arrive no later than 10:30 AM. 

Where: I don't have staging information yet, but will send out an email prior to the event with details!

Dress: Whites, capes, gloves, hats - or greens if that's what you've got. 

Other Info:  We will be using the float for this parade, so if there are non-marchers who would like to ride on it, please let me know. Spots are first come, first served. 

2026 Royal Rosarian Milk Carton Boat Race - June 28th

The committee is planning the Boat Race for this coming June and we can use some help.

If you want to be a volunteer on the day of the event, please register here! We have different positions where we can use your help and we'll find a spot that fits you. We'd love to have the regulars who come every year and all the Rosarians who haven't attended before who can make it. This is a special day and we're anticipating a good turnout of racers. We appreciate all who want to join in this day of joy.

If you know a business or organization that would like to sponsor the event, please connect them with Connie Shipley at 503-830-1028.

If you have any questions about the event, or what the volunteer duties include, please contact Barbara Brennan at milkcartonboatrace@royalrosarianfoundation.org.

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Come join your Rosarian friends for a Purely Social and Parade in honor of our nation's birthday.

When: July 4, 2026

Time: Parade starts at 10:00, but see notes below about early arrival at the Horton's for pre-parade gathering. 

Dress: Whites, capes, hats, and gloves (green for those who are suitless). Most people bring a change of clothes for the post parade Social (no ketchup on those white suits!!)

Read on for details about arrival time, parking, and most importantly, the PURELY SOCIAL!!

Take  Highway 26 to Jackson School Road, Jackson School Road to right turn onto Evergreen Road, Evergreen Road for 200 yards to left turn onto Jackson School Road (yes, Jackson School Rd. again), take Jackson School Road  to stop sign at NE Grant, cross over Grant for one long block and left turn onto Edison Street, 2 blocks to easy left turn onto Birchwood Drive.

Note that additional roads may be closed due to a Fun Run that starts at 7:30. Maps are your friend!!

Even if you are coming from the South please come around to approach from the North.  You will save yourself time and aggravation.  Don’t be the ugly Rosarian!

We are proudly celebrating the 69th year, and our theme, "Let the Medieval Magic Begin," reflects both the fun and the rich tradition that Lakefair has brought to our community for nearly seven decades.

Register for Lakefair Hospitality - On-line hospitality registration

Host Hotel is Double Tree by Hilton, Check in 4:00 pm FIRM. 360-570-0555. Code: LAKEFAIR

The Rose Planting will take place Saturday, July 18th at 3:15PM. A shuttle will take attendees from the host hotel to Tivoli Fountain, in front of the Washington State Capital Building on Capital Way.  Please be in front  of the hotel no later 2:45PM. If needed, the closest address to navigate is Capital Way S & 14th Ave. SE, Olympia, WA 98501. After the planting it is an 8-10 minute walk to the start of the parade. Members wear whites, capes, hats, and gloves. New members without  whites please wear green jackets and black pants.

Parade starts at 5:00 pm Saturday. Nothing can be handed out to spectators during the parade. This includes sticky roses. Please bring your flashing gloves and shoelaces.

Things to do in Olympia: Hidden Histories Walking Tour, Farmers Market.

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Whether you're a local or a first-time visitor, Seafair Weekend Festival promises to deliver an incredible experience that captures the essence of the Pacific Northwest's vibrant culture and natural beauty.

Register for Seafair Hospitality 

Host Hotel is: Hyatt Place Seattle/Downtown - phone 1-888-492-8847 (use code G-SC26)

The virtual Rose Planting will take place on Saturday, July 25th at 10AM at the base of the Space Needle. Please arrive no later than 9:45AM. Members wear whites, capes, hats and gloves. New members without whites please wear green jacket and black pants. The Space Needle address is 400 Board St. Seattle, WA 98109.

Nothing can be handed out to spectators during the parade. This includes sticky roses. Parade begins at 7:30 pm along the new waterfront. Route

Things to do in Seattle: Pike Place Market, Space Needle

Penticton Peach Festival is an annual South Okanagan Valley tradition, which began in 1947, to celebrate the peach harvest in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada.

Thank you for visiting Penticton and attending Peachfest to support our festival. It's Penticton! It's the Okanagan! It will be hot and lots of fun in the sun. All events are casual.

Register for Peachfest Hospitality - Coming Soon

Host hotels: Lakeside Resort indicate that you are with the NW Festivals Group, Booking ID 19589 or The Sandman group number 628610

Nothing can be handed out to spectators during the parade. This includes sticky roses.

Things to do in Penticton: SS Sicamous Marine Heritage Society, Golf 

Spend the day (or the weekend!) in the charming and historic city of Astoria, and march in the Astoria Regatta Parade!

When: Saturday, August 8th

Time: Parade starts at noon, please arrive by 11:00 (or better yet, come at 9:00 to enjoy the Rose Planting!)

Dress: Whites, capes, hats, and gloves (or greens, if you don't have white)

Meeting Spot: We'll have the specifics closer to the date

Post Parade Fun: there isn't an official meet up after the parade, but there are a number of pubs and restaurants along or near the parade spot in which to unwind with your friends.

Stay all weekend! Astoria has some great hotels and super cute BandBs, and the Regatta includes a full slate of fun events, including yacht races, a fun run, and a boat parade. The full event calendar is available HERE 

Date & Time: TBD