Greetings from the Rose Festival!
Get ready to make a splash at the 2024 Fred Meyer Junior Parade! With the deadline fast approaching, it’s time to take action and secure your spot in this iconic event by finalizing your registration before April 26th, 2024.
Why wait? Seize this opportunity to shine on television and showcase your creativity to the world. Whether you’re representing a community group, dance team, sports team, or school class, this is your chance to be part of something truly special.
Don’t let this moment pass you by. Complete your application now:
– Dance/Drill/Baton Entry Application
Looking for tips to make your entry stand out? Join us at our Float-Building Workshop on Saturday, May 18th, where you’ll gain invaluable insights and inspiration.
And remember, the magic of the parade wouldn’t be possible without volunteers like you. Join us in making this event a success for everyone involved!
Need assistance? Reach out to Lynn Weigand, our dedicated Special Projects Manager at LynnW@rosefestival.org. She’s here to support you every step of the way.
Thank you for your enthusiasm and dedication to making the 2024 Fred Meyer Junior Parade unforgettable. Let’s create lasting memories together!
Warm regards,
Arial Muesing (they/them)
Special Events Intern
PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL FOUNDATION
Office: 971-308-9996
The Beaumont Business Association (BBA) is starting an event series called “First Thursdays on Fremont Street” beginning Thursday, May 2nd and running through Thursday, September 5th. Businesses along Fremont will be celebrating the warmer weather with special events for you! A list of all businesses participating will be posted on the BBA’s instagram (@bbapdx), where you can find more information about what your favorite businesses have planned ahead of time. However, if you happen to find yourself along Fremont on the first Thursday of the month, be on the lookout for balloons in front of all participating businesses!
Come on out and spread the word!
RCNP is housed in the Rose City Park United Methodist Church Building at NE 58th and Alameda and has been a fixture in the neighborhood for over 50 years educating generations of kids. We now have alumni parents bringing their own kids to RCNP! Our annual auction helps raise money to keep this unique parent-run cooperative preschool running. Follow the website link to find great deal on restaurants, play spaces, birthday packages, sporting events, garden supplies, the list goes on!
Visit their online auction at https://rcnp.betterworld.org/auctions/rcnp-spring-auction-2024 for great deals from local businesses, including many of your favorites from our neck of the woods!
Thank you and happy bidding
Through the years, many Rose City Park neighborhood residents attended Grant High School. This year it turns 100 years old! There are a number of ways to participate in the celebration. See the attached flyers for more information.
U.S. Grant High School is proud to announce that it will be celebrating its 100th year in operation this year.
To commemorate this milestone, a series of events tare planned hat are sure to be enjoyed by alumni, current students, and members of the community.
Mark your calendars for the following events:
March 16th – A SENSATIONAL CENTURY OF EXCELLENCE: Open House featuring Tom Grant Performance at Grant High School. Taking place from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, the open house will feature a myriad of school groups . In addition, visitors may tour the building and alumni can reconnect with classmates. The open house will be capped off by a special concert by Tom Grant, GHS alum and acclaimed jazz musician. The concert will begin at 4:00pm. Attending the open house is free of charge.
May 30th & 31st – A SENSATIONAL CENTURY OF STARDOM: Celebrating 100 Years of Performing Arts at Grant High School You won’t want to miss this theatre, music and dance extravaganza with performances by the Royal Blues, Jazz Ensemble, Grant Dance Collective, and Guest Alumni Stars! Current students and alumni join forces to delight and entertain our community. The show begins at 7:30 pm. Tickets will be available starting in March.
September – A SENSATIONAL CENTURY ENDS AND THE NEXT ONE BEGINS: Birthday celebration begins September 2nd with a special rose planting ceremony by the Royal Rosarians. Details forthcoming.
Cheers to 100 years!
GHS Open House Ticket (click to open and print)
Hello Neighbor, the Rose City Park Neighborhood Association is hosting a public outreach event to discuss the possibility of a community memorial for the victims of the Normandale Park mass shooting of February 2022. Event to be held Thursday, March 7, 7pm at the German American Society.
A display of planters and lighting has been installed by volunteers to remember and honor victims at NE 55th and Hassalo. Painting a street mural in the intersection has been suggested by community members. Please join us to listen and to share your thoughts in a conversation of community healing.
Expected to attend:
Print flier, share (PDF format)
Volunteers get free admission and a free drink!
Info and signup at volunteer.germanamerican.org
General admission: $7 advance. $10 gate
Stein admission: $20 advance. $25 gate
*Stein ticket gets you entry, your own .5 liter glass stein, and a drink ticket to fill it up!
Tickets on sale now! Schedule, and more info at GermanHaus.org
German Haus
5626 NE Alameda St., Portland, OR 97213
