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 flyer82nd Ave Parade Poster | 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