82nd Avenue of Roses Parade
Roses in the Heart of Portland
Thank you to everyone who made the 2026 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade a huge success! Whether you marched, danced, walked, watched, sponsored, or volunteered, your participation meant a lot.
- 3,500 people came out to enjoy the parade
- 1,045 people participated in the parade
- We had 5 special events
- 100 entries were received for the Rose Photo Contest
- 24 businesses and individuals, along with 4 grant funders, helped fund the parade
- 42 volunteers and in-kind business contributors accounted for over 500 hours of support
Parade Route flyer
| Parade Poster
In celebration of the 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade’s 20th year (theme: History of East Portland), enjoy an expanded 3-day event with multiple activities happening each day including the famous Roses in the Heart of Portland Parade, Funtastic Carnival, classic car show, farmers market, and Rose Photo Contest.
20th Anniversary Roses: History of East Portland
Event Schedule
January 23
Rose Photo Contest begins
March 6
Rose Photo Contest deadline
April 2026
Photo showcases
April 24
Funtastic Carnival & Rides
April 25
82nd Avenue of Roses Parade
Parade route flyer
Funtastic Carnival & Rides
Car Show
Car show flyer
Jade District and 82nd Avenue
Spring Cleanup 2026
Volunteer Sign-UpFlyer
April 26
Farmer’s Market
Parade contest displays


