St. Patrick's Day Celebration
2809 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR, 97232
LRSD celebrates the Luck O' The Irish this St. Patrick's Day at Katie O'Brien's
82nd Ave of Roses Parade 20th ANNIVERSARY!!
4000 SE 82nd
Portland, OR, 97266
Roses in the Heart of Portland Parade is presented by 82 Roses Community Enrichment Coalition (82Roses CEC) and sponsored by .community members who care about 82nd Avenue neighbors.
82nd Avenue is surrounded by the highest percentage of Asian, Black and Indigenous communities in Portland where over 60 languages are spoken in families whose children attend SE area schools. The 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade features many representatives of this diverse community.
2026 Starlight Parade
Naito Parkway between S Harrison Street and NW Glisan Street
Portland , OR, 97204
The CareOregon Starlight Parade is the one of the Rose Festival's most popular events offering electrified funky fun for everyone. From traditional marching bands and flood-lit floats, to glow-in-the-dark umbrellas and unique hand-built entries, you’ll see representation from Portland’s diverse community groups (and the surrounding Pacific Northwest region), creating a vibe like no other on Portland's downtown streets. Events like the Starlight Parade are essential to a vibrant and healthy community.
The Starlight Parade continues a longtime festival tradition from the early 1900s, when illuminated floats built on electric trolley cars made their way through the city on trolley tracks. Today, participants light up the night with approximately 100 illuminated entries drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators to downtown Portland. Don’t miss the fun of one of the Rose Festival’s best and brightest traditions!
Portland PRIDE 2026
NW Broadway & NW Davis
Portland, OR
The largest parade in Oregon, the Portland Pride Parade brings tens of thousands of people into downtown Portland. The parade is on Sunday of Portland Pride weekend in July. The parade begins at NW Broadway and NW Davis and marches east. At Naito Parkway the parade marches south to the Portland Pride Waterfront Festival. The parade ends at SW Harvey Milk St and Naito Parkway.
The Last Regiment partners with Kaiser Permanente this year bringing thunderous sounds and excitement!
Three Course Challenge
33168 Patriot Way
Warrenton, OR, 97146
The Three Course Challenge is a premier cross-country event hosted by Seaside High School at Camp Rilea, located just north of Seaside, Oregon off hwy 101. Since its inception in 1990, the race has become a beloved tradition, with over 50,000 runners crossing the finish line over its storied history. Guided by its motto, "Celebrating the Sport of Cross Country," the event offers participants an unforgettable experience that combines competition, camaraderie, and fun.
Runners from middle school to high school, compete on one of three challenging high school courses or our middle school course. The Last Regiment brings the BIG BEAT to keep those runners goin'!
2026 New York City Halloween Parade
New York
New York, NY, 10012