Enjoy Entertainment, Food and Rides on the Waterfront! Rose Festival’s waterfront activities all take place at beautiful Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, in downtown Portland. At Rose Festival CityFair, you'll find your favorite fair features - carnival rides, fair foods, interactive exhibits, and constant entertainment - all nestled between the urban energy of the city and the natural beauty of the Willamette River. Spanning three full weekends, there's something new to do each time you visit!
Here are a few highlights for 2024, keep reading below for more details.
May 31 - June 2, 2024
Focus on Small Business and Lights Starry Night Small Business Event (around downtown) CareOregon Starlight Parade (adjacent on SW Naito Pkwy) (June 1) One More Time Around Again Marching Band Concert at Pioneer Square (June 1) Celebration of Oregon Brewers Festival
June 7-9, 2024
Focus on Floats & Boats for Final Weekend Rose Festival Fleet Week (June 5-9) Grand Floral Float Showcase presented by OMSI (adjacent on SW Naito Pkwy) (June 8-9) Dragon Boat Race (adjacent on Willamette River) (June 8-9) Celebration of Oregon Brewers Festival Ukulele Jam & Sing Along (June 9)