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	Portland's Rose Gardens and Rose Garden Store \| Rose Festival History
		Portlandâs climate was perfectly suited to growing roses, which led local rose enthusiasts to create the Portland Rose Society in 1888 to encourage amateurs to cultivate and exhibit roses.
		Portland Mayor Harry Lane is also remembered for expressing a need for a festival of roses on the heels of the successful Lewis and Clark Exhibition in 1905.
		The Portland Rose Festival Association and city officials agreed that a nighttime, fun parade should be returned to the Festival schedule and, as a result of the bicentennial year, the Starlight Parade continued and has grown every year since.
	www.rosegardenstore.org /rosefestivalhistory.cfm (1961 words)

	Rose Festival :: About Us :: About the Portland Rose Festival
		For one hundred years, the Portland Rose Festival has captivated generations of Oregonians and visitors.
		Following the 1907 event, a group of 10 businessmen formally organized the Portland Rose Festival as a non-profit civic enterprise to plan and finance the annual event.
		Your memories are a part of Rose Festival history, and we want you to share them.
	www.rosefestival.org /about (176 words)

	Portland's Rose Gardens and Rose Garden Store \| Portland Rose Festival
		Following the 1907 festival, a group of 10 businessmen formally organized the Portland Rose Festival into a non-profit civic enterprise to plan and finance the annual event.
		The Rose Festival is made possible by the efforts of thousands of volunteers, including a 100-member board of directors.
		The Portland Rose Festival Association is a non-profit civic organization composed of professional businesses and individuals whose mission is to promote Portland and the entire state culturally, socially and economically by presenting this annual celebration of our community.
	www.rosegardenstore.org /irtg_prosefestival.cfm (358 words)

	Rose Festival
		In celebration of our Centennial in June, the Portland Rose Festival has created a merchandise line for the entire family, from pirates to princeses and vintage to hit.
		The Portland Rose Festival would like to thank Latitudes, Hilton Portland & Executive Tower and Embassy Suites Portland Downtown for their support of our merchandise program.
		The design is patterned in the style of the traditional Indian trade blankets that were popular in 1907, incorporating the symbol of the rose into a classic nine-element design featuring vibrant colors and geometric shapes.
	store.rosefestival.org (165 words)

	Oregon: Portland Rose Festival (Local Legacies: Celebrating Community Roots - Library of Congress)
		This 25-day rose festival bursts into bloom each June, celebrating the City of Roses with parades and entertainment for all ages and interests.
		In 1907, the floral parade was accompanied by a two-day festival to celebrate the rose, and the "Portland Rose Carnival and Fiesta" was born.
		Festival royalty consists of the queen and 13 court members.
	lcweb2.loc.gov /cocoon/legacies/OR/200002928.html (334 words)

	Rose Festival :: Support the Festival :: Overview (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Portland Rose Festival is committed to giving back to the communities it serves.
		For nearly 100 years, Rose Festival volunteers and staff have produced some of the nation's finest events and programs for millions of Oregon residents and visitors, while having a positive impact on local non-profits, children, families and budding artists.
		The Rose Festival is also a champion for the environment, as demonstrated by its parade clean-up and event recycling programs, which have earned the Festival the "Cleanest & Greenest" title from the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) year after year.
	www.rosefestival.org /support (264 words)

	Rose Festival
		Portlanders pause in their everyday pursuits to celebrate a mythical Kingdom that is ruled by the Queen of Rosaria and her Court who each represent one of Portland’s High Schools.
		By the end of the 19th century, Portland was the largest metropolis in the Northwest with 90,000 citizens.
		In 1936 the event was invited to become a part of the Rose Festival and today it has grown to become the largest children’s parade in the world.
	www.pdxhistory.com /html/rose_festival.html (674 words)

	Portland Rose Festival Attractions And Nearby Hotels Lodging
		The Portland Rose Festival Charitable Foundation is proud to produce the Portland Arts Festival presented by Bank of America.
		The Portland Arts Festival is an open-air celebration of the arts and free to the general public.
		Portland Rose Festival Association 5603 SW Hood Ave.
	www.oregonreservations.com /portlandmetro/portlandrose.html (511 words)

	Rose Festival :: Events :: Grand Floral Parade (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Royal Rosarians will host a float for the Wartime Rose Festival Princesses from 1942-1945, who were unable to ride in a parade due to ban on large public gatherings based on the threat of attack.
		Northeast Portland businessman Paul Knauls Sr., nominated by more than one person, is a pillar in the African-American community, co-founder of the “Good in the Neighborhood” celebration and a long time member of the Urban League of Portland.
		Your Rose Festival memories are part of the official history of this one hundred-year tradition.
	www.rosefestival.org /events/grandfloralparade (1210 words)

	Rose Festival :: Out-of-town Guests (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		We anticipate a record number of visitors this year, so be sure to make your hotel reservations as soon as possible.
		Rose Festival partners can assist you in planning your trip to Portland.
		Several Portland hotels are offering special Big Deal rates during the 2007 Rose Festival Centennial Celebration that include double-occupancy accommodations, free parking and complimentary continental breakfast for two.
	www.rosefestival.org /guests (291 words)

	Portland Rose Festival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Portlandtribune.Com Portland Rose Festival Highlights The Portland Tribune is Portland's city newspaper, offering comprehensive coverage of news, sports, business, people and entertainment on Tuesdays and Fridays.
		Portlandtribune.Com Rose Festival Schedule The Portland Tribune is Portland's city newspaper, offering comprehensive coverage of news, sports, business, people and entertainment on Tuesdays and Fridays.
		Rose Festival My ship, the USS McKEANDD784 was invited to take part in Portlands annual Rose Festival.
	www.shopping-findz.com /directory/rose/portland-rose-festival.html (296 words)

	Portland's Summer Kicks Off With the 95th Rose Festival - Portland, Oregon, USA, Drew Dyck, North America, North ...
		Portland's jam-packed summer schedule commenced this week with the city's famous, annual Rose Festival.
		The Rose Festival extends through the entire month of June, so last night I went out to see what all the excitement was about.
		Hence Portland received its nickname, "The City of Roses." The Rose Festival began in 1907, as a small affair of floral floats and fireworks.
	www.bootsnall.com /articles/02-06/portlands-summer-kicks-off-with-the-95th-rose-festival-portland-oregon-usa.html (540 words)

	Metroblogging Portland: Rose Festival a turnoff to Portland's "creative class?" You bet!
		Portland is nationally recognized for a preponderance of such folk.
		Yeah I'm not a big fan of the Rose Festival, but to be honest I think it's just fine that it is what is, and is for who it is for.
		Portland is what it is because there is a MIX of people here who like a MIX of things.
	portland.metblogs.com /archives/2006/06/rose_festival_a_1.phtml (1360 words)

	BLAZERS: Trail Blazers Participate in 2005 Rose Festival
		As the signature event of the Rose Festival, the Grand Floral Parade is the second largest all-floral parade in North America and the largest, single-day spectator event in Oregon.
		The Arts Festival supports arts, youth, education and the environment and is expected to expose guests to 150 local and national visual artists in a unique and personal setting.
		The Rose Festival, a 98 year-old tradition, is made possible by the efforts of thousands of volunteers, including a 100-member board of directors.
	www.nba.com /blazers/news/Trail_Blazers_Participate_in_2-143307-41.html (402 words)

	portland rose festival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Portland Rose Festival Highlight Events include some of the most visited events in the Pacific Northwest.
		The Portland Rose Festival features the nation's second largest floral parade amidst a month-long festival with dozens of events.
		The Portland Rose Festival runs through the month of June and takes place at locations throughout Portland, with fireworks, parades, car races, an airshow, a waterfront festival, a juried arts festival, and more.
	www.beautiful-home-gd.com /articles/17/portland-rose-festival.html (518 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Portland Rose Festival at Epinions.com
		The Portland Rose Festival is a 99-year old yearly tradition that started when Harry Lane decided that the Lewis and Clark Exhibition of 1905 was a great way to draw crowds and make money.
		The Rose Festival is held in the beginning of June, but this is still Portland, OR we are talking about.
		For tourists, Portland is a great city to visit anyhow, but planning your visit around The Rose Festival will add a bit of whimsy and fun to your itinerary.
	www.epinions.com /content_236298145412 (2420 words)

	PGE - 05/11/06 News Release: Agencies release closure information for May 21 Trojan implosion
		Portland, Ore. — The bright lights at this year’s Rose Festival Pepsi Waterfront Village will shine especially cleanly thanks to power supplied from new wind farms in Oregon and Washington.
		Jeff Curtis, Executive Director of the Portland Rose Festival Association, announced this morning at City Council that Portland General Electric will help the Rose Festival meet its commitment to environmental sustainability by buying renewable wind energy for the Waterfront Village — an estimated total of 106,000 kilowatt hours of power.
		For the ninth year in a row, the PRFA’s self-penned “Cleanest and Greenest Festival in America” was honored with a Gold for its outstanding environmental efforts, which includes the community-based projects of the Rose Festival Kids and the help of the City of Portland Maintenance Bureau, Portland General Electric SOLV, and Parr Lumber.
	www.portlandgeneral.com /about_pge/news/rose_festival_renewable.asp?bhcp=1 (717 words)

	Portland Rose Festival and Grand Floral Parade hosted by Rockport Tours, Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Portland Rose Festival and Grand Floral Parade hosted by Rockport Tours, Inc.
		Portland is known as the "City of Roses" and is home to the International Rose Test Gardens.
		Join us in June as the Portland Rose Festival commemorates its 100th Anniversary with a gorgeous Grand Floral Parade.
	www.rockporttours.com /Tours/portland.htm (191 words)

	Metroblogging Portland: The Rose Festival? Who needs it?
		Roses are beautiful flowers, but at least to me, they lend toward solitary contemplation and if one wishes, close-up photography.
		Fifth, I know the Rose Festival is a a "tradition," but am not one that believes in tradition for tradition's sake.
		Their endorsement for Rose Festival queen is described as exactly that.
	portland.metblogs.com /archives/2006/05/the_rose_festiv.phtml (578 words)

	ROSEQUARTER.COM - Events - Event Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Rose Festival Queen is chosen from the fourteen Court members selected from local Portland high schools.
		The Queen represents Portland and the Rose Festival for one year at appearances throughout the country and abroad.
		Every Court member receives a $3,500 scholarship from the Portland Rose Festival to further their education, courtesy of The Randall Group and Pacific Power.
	www.rosequarter.com /events/eventPages/499.asp (363 words)

	A Guide to Portland Festivals - PortlandGuide.com
		This festival is held in early September at the NW Park Blocks at W Burnside and NW Glisan.
		A festival that showcases Italian culture is held in August at the Pioneer Courthouse Square.
		Hood Jazz Festival is one of the nation's premiere jazz festivals featuring local talent as well as some of the most well-known jazz musicians from the Northwest and across the nation.
	www.portlandguide.com /entertainment/festivals.php (645 words)

	Portland Oregon Visitors Association - Media
		"Portland hosts a number of festivals throughout the year, such as the Cinco de Mayo celebration, the Waterfront Blues Festival and the Portland Rose Festival.
		Produced by the Portland Art Museum’s Northwest Film Center, the festival gives film buffs the opportunity to discover, understand and celebrate a rich snapshot of world cinema.
		The Portland Arts Festival is gaining kudos as one of the standout events of the annual Portland Rose Festival.
	www.travelportland.com /media/acmedkit/events.html (490 words)

	Portland Oregon in Northern Oregon
		Portland boasts several Culturally rich shopping and dining areas such as Hawthorne, NW 23rd, and Freemont.
		Downtown Portland with it's brick sidewalks, unique bridges, and many fountains create what many call the most beautiful city on the West Coast.
		We feature many Rose Festival highlighted events and activities for all ages, come join us for this spectacular event held each year in June.
	www.northernoregon.com /profiles/portland.html (2031 words)

	Welcome to Portland Interactive.com
		Portland hosts and puts on a plethora of events and festivals year round.
		One of the most attended is the Rose Festival which takes place each June (when the roses are in bloom).
		This annual February festival hosted by the Northwest Film Center premieres films from around the world, usually screening over 100 films in two and a half weeks.
	www.portlandinteractive.com /seasonal_events.htm (156 words)

	2006 Grand Floral Parade, Portland Rose Festival (Photo, PortlandBridges.com)
		Rose Festival: The Portland Rose Festival is a month of events in June of every year including two parades, fireworks, an art show, dragon boat races, a parade of ships ("fleet week"), and a carnival-type event at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
		Most of these photos come from festival rides at the "waterfront village" and of the ships.
		This Shoot: The Grand Floral Parade and the Dragon Boat races at the 2006 Portland Rose Festival, June 10 2006.
	www.portlandbridges.com /00,5D0IMG05356,207,1,0,0-portland-oregon.html (174 words)

	Portland Rose Festival - meaning of word
		The Portland Rose Festival is an annual civic festival held during the month of June in Portland, Oregon.
		It is organized by the volunteer non-profit Portland Rose Festival Association with the purpose of promoting the Portland region.
		The idea for the Rose Festival was presented to the public in a speech by Mayor Harry Lane at the end of the 1905 World's Fair.
	www.wordsonline.org /Portland_Rose_Festival (210 words)

	Portland's Washington Park
		Before the celebration ends, this year’s festival queen will etch her signature into a bronze square destined for the Queen’s Walk, where it will join scores of plaques immortalizing past royalty, including the first monarch, Queen Flora (1907).
		At the Portland Children’s Museum, young visitors create miniature works of art in the clay studio, compose symphonies, and dress up like their favorite fairy-tale characters.
		Another is the 102-year-old flagstone-and-cobblestone stairway on the park’s north side that early Portlanders scaled to reach the grassy lawns and flower beds.
	www.viamagazine.com /weekenders/portland_washingtonpark06.asp (742 words)

	Three U.S. Ships Participate in 2004 Portland Rose Festival
		040610-N-6901L-003 Portland, Ore. (Jun. 10, 2004) - The guided missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) makes her way down the Willamette River enroute to Portland, Ore., for the 97th Annual Rose Festival.
		PORTLAND, Ore. (NNS) -- Three U.S. Navy ships participated in the Fleet Week festivities June 10-14 during the 97th annual Portland Rose Festival.
		Nickles also feels Fleet Week during the Rose Festival is an opportunity to give back a little bit for the support that Portland shows for the Navy.
	www.news.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=13883&page=2 (437 words)

	Garden In Portland Rose (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Portland Parks and Recreation is the proud steward of three acclaimed rose gardens...
		Rose Quarter Transit Center is located across the street from the Rose Garden...
		River from downtown Portland, between the Broadway and Steel bridges, the Rose Garden is flexible, multi...
	www.maxiflora.co.uk /flowers/garden-in-portland-rose.html (776 words)

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