Portland, OR. Let’s Festival Around the Globe was the theme of the 2019 Grand Floral Parade on June 8th.
Mya Brazile, a Senoir of St Mary’s Academy
Mya Brazile, a Senoir of St Mary’s Academy was selected Queen of Rosaria and rode with her court on a flower-laden float. Queen Mya aims to study Computer Science at a four-year university and become a Computer Scientist with skills in web design and coding.
There were hundreds entries in the parade including one from the Portland-Kaohsiung Sister City Association, an entry from Alaska Airlines and a mini-float from Sapporo, Japan. The parade is the culmination of the Rose Festival which annually draws an estimated 500-thousand people to the Rose City. For more than 100 years, Portland families, visitors and community groups have enjoyed the Grand Floral Parade along a 4-mile route as it winds through city streets and across the river.
Hillmann Lueddemann Jr. Sweepstakes Award (Most outstanding float in the Parade) was awarded to Reser’s Fine Food.
The Governor’s Award for best depiction of life in Oregon went to Spirit Mountain Casino’s tribute to Willamette Falls in Oregon City.
The Clown Prince is the Rose Festival’s Official Mascot.
The Grand Marshal Award (Best depiction of whimsy) went to Fred Meyer.
The Queen’s Award (Most Creative float in the parade) went to Meals on Wheels People.
President’s Award (Most effective overall floral presentation) went to Cambia Portland Classic.
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Award (Best depiction of community spirit) went to Alaska Airlines.
A complete list of the winners, including bands, is below. Additionally, here are more snapshots of Portland’s biggest parade:
Equestrian awards, included the Vern Hulit Award for Excellence in Preparation, Organization and Presentation went to the Pendleton Round-Up Court.
Native or National Costume, Individual/Pair honors went to Happy Canyon Princesses, Kaia John & Kayla Fossek.
The State, Regional or Association Queen winner was Miss Rodeo Oregon, Taylor Ann Skramstad.
The One More Time Around Again Marching Band has been a fixture in the Portland Rose Festival Starlight and Grand Floral parades since 1985. It’s one of the largest adult marching bands in the country.
One More Time Around Again Marching Band majorettes
Puddles, the Oregon Duck mascot, made an appearance.
Rosarian Prime Minister Don Thacker
The Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers
Sister City Sapporo Japan’s float celebrated 60 years of friendship.
Sailors from the USS Independence
Black Chamber of Commerce. PCRI and the Urban League of Portland
Here’s a complete list of winners:
Royal Rosarian Award (Best craftsmanship and workmanship)
Portland Kaohsiung Sister City Association
Rose Society Award (Most effective use and display of roses)
Unitus Community Credit Union
Rose Festival Directors Award (Best depiction of volunteerism)
Royal Rosarian Foundation
Rose Festival Court Award (Best example of enthusiasm and teamwork)
Greenbrier / Gunderson
Grand Marshal Award (Best depiction of whimsy)
Fred Meyer
Theme Award (Best presentation of Rose Festival theme – Let’s Festival!)
Portland Rose Festival Foundation
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Award (Best depiction of community spirit)
Alaska Airlines
Peg Roseboro Award (Most artistic design and presentation)
Portland Rose Festival Tribute Float
Dick Powers Picture Perfect Award (Best Mini-float)
Sapporo. Japan Mini-Float
Parade Queen Award
New Westminster Hyack Festival Mini-Float
Parade Chairman Award
Battle Ground Mini-Float
Judges Award: Extra Mention
Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival Mini-Float
BAND AWARDS
Band Sweepstakes (Best Band in Parade)
Sumner High School – Sumner WA
In-State Open (100 or more)
First Place – Oregon City High School – Oregon City OR
Second Place – Tualatin High School – Tualatin, OR
Third Place – Canby high School – Canby OR
In-State Division A (99 Members or Less)
First Place –Centennial High School – Gresham, OR
Second Place – Hillsboro high School – Hillsboro, OR
Out-of-State Open (100 or more)
First Place – Prairie High School – Battle Ground, WA
Out-of-State Division A (99 Members or Less)
First Place – Battle Ground High School – Battle Ground, WA
Second Place – Columbia River High School -Vancouver WA
Third Place – Shu-Te Home Economics & Commercial High School – Kaohsiung, Taiwan
CAPTION AWARDS
Out walkers/Parent Support
Sumner High School – Sumner, WA
Cheerleaders
Oregon City High School – Oregon City, OR
Flags/Dance Team
Shu-Te Home Economics & Commercial High School – Kaohsiung, Taiwan
ROSE FESTIVAL EQUESTRIAN CLASS ENTRIES AWARD LISTING
Vern Hulit Award for Excellence in Preparation,
Organization and Presentation
Pendleton Round-Up Court
Native or National Costume, Individual/Pair
Happy Canyon Princesses, Kaia John & Kayla Fossek
Fancy Dress
Maggie Constantino and Cloud
Equestrian Group
Clark Co. Fair Mounted Patrol
Horse Drawn Wagon or Carriage
Special ‘T’ Carriage Co. – Teresa Ritchey & Roy
State, Regional or Association Queen
Miss Rodeo Oregon
Rodeo or Fair Queen
Miss Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo, Makenzie Matthews
Rodeo or Fair Queen and Court
Clackamas County Fair and Canby Rodeo
Senior Scooper
DJ Glenn Hadduck
Park Bureau Scooper
Happy Festival Scoopers
