Today we will enjoy the Coronation of the 2016 Queen of Rosaria and the Grand Floral Parade. I’ve been told this is a breathtaking event that I will remember forever. I’m looking forward to this experience.
A cherished highlight of the Portland Rose Festival, this popular procession is more than a spectacular floral-filled parade; it’s a beloved annual tradition. For more than 100 years, Portland families, visitors and community groups have been making memories at the Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade. A colorful reflection of local, regional and international communities, the parade draws hundreds of thousands of cheering viewers of every age, along a 4.2 mile route that winds through city streets and across the river.
Our afternoon is lunch on our own and then back to the hospitality room if we wish. It’s a bit early for cocktails so I’m guessing we won’t show up there until around 5 or so.
Tonight is the Grand Floral Ball where everyone dresses to the nines and enjoys a great meal. There is dancing after the festivities. Hubby and I will have dinner elsewhere and then enjoy some quiet time. These fancy balls are not our cup of tea. We’ve dressed up for events before, but have decided we don’t want to do that anymore.
This is our last day in Portland and tomorrow will find us back on the road heading toward home. We have one more stop to make and I’m looking forward to that visit very much. More about that tomorrow.
Image Credit: Rose Festival
I'm not a get all dressed up kind of person. Give me jeans and a t-shirt and I'm happy. Comfort over style any day 🙂
We're the same way. 🙂
I'm not a dress up person either and dread having to go to functions where I have to get all dressed up to the nines. Enjoy the parade and coronation and have a great trip back home.
We're ready to head back toward home. We've one more stop to make on the way home. I've got a kitty to visit. 🙂
I remember the kids always loving the parade! Have fun- see you tomorrow! yippee!
It was a great parade. See you tomorrow. 🙂
Well, I am the same way. There is no way I would get all dressed up. Good for you. Not my cup of tea either. Hope the parade was good. Can't wait to hear about your visit. That will be fun.We think you should get two cute little kittens. Just saying.Sandee, you and Zane have a safe and good trip back.
We're up early this morning and getting ready to shuffle through the showers. It will be a good day. 🙂
Sounds like another good day, I am the same I don't like dressing up or fancy balls …oops pardon! (No pun intended) 😮 cheer
We dressed to the nines when we were working. We're tired of all that. 🙂
I am the same, I HATE getting dressed up. Sounds like you are having a wonderful time!! xoxoxo catchatwithcarenandcody
Thanks honey. We'll enjoy the festivities. 🙂
I enjoyed wearing a tuxedo and still do but parties are no longer in my life. It's to much hassle. Keep safe coming home my friends.
Have a wonderful Saturday Sandee & Zane. See ya.
Cruisin Paul
It is too much hassle anymore. I'll pass too.
We're looking forward to heading home. Wonderful trip, but so many activities that we are tired. Hubby caught a cold so that means I'm next. Bugger. 🙂
My hubby complains about wearing a tie to work so there's no way he's dressing up any other time! Hope you have a wonderful day and safe travels tomorrow!
We've had a great day. Most enjoyable and we had a great lunch. 🙂
I always wonder who is impressing whom when everyone gets all dressed up.
Yep, there is that. I'm not interested in that mindset anymore. 🙂
It's always five in the afternoon somewhere in the world.
This is true. It's not five here yet, but it's Saturday so nobody cares. 🙂
It sounds like you are enjoying the parts you like and skipping the parts you don't, and i like that!
That's exactly what we're doing. It's wonderful. 🙂
I LOVE getting dressed up! And I love to see everyone else all sparkly n' beautiful. 😀 I bet this was spectacular. I really wanna' see pics of this. 🙂
I can't get pictures of this because we didn't go. 🙂
Photos of your evening all dressed up? I'll bet you two looked fabulous.
We didn't go to the ball Rhonda. We don't care for the dress up stuff. 🙂
I adore your frankness and strong views and boldness to proclaim them.
Thank you. At our ages we've learned to just do what we want and not what we don't want. 🙂
Sounds like a very grand parade indeed.
It was Binky, it was. 🙂