Each June, corporations and organizations participate in the KeyBank Grand Floral Parade as their way of sending a special message to the world. It may be because of the exposure to millions of visitors. Perhaps it's about increasing their name recognition. But, most of all, it's about community pride.
2009 Grand Floral Parade Floats
The Rose Festival is pleased to have the following floats in the 2009 KeyBank Grand Floral Parade.
F-1 KeyBank
F-2 St. Mary's Academy
F-3 Reser's Fine Foods
F-4 Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
F-5 Portland General Electric
F-6 Spirit Mountain Casino
F-7 Fred Meyer
F-8 Battle Ground Rose Float
F-9 Boy Scouts of America – Cascade Pacific Council
F-10 Salvation Army
F-11 Royal Rosarians
F-12 La Pantera | Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
F-13 Kaohsiung Sister City Association
F-14 Vietnamese Community of Oregon
F-15 Portland Rose Festival Foundation
If you would like to learn more about being a part of the KeyBank Grand Floral Parade, contact Mandy Hamilton and/or Christie Wong, Sponsorship Managers, at 503.227.2681.
Float Decorating
We would like to thank Studio Concepts for its design and production of the KeyBank Grand Floral Parade floats.
Become a part of the behind-the-scenes magic by volunteering to DECORATE A FLOAT this year!
Grand Floral Parade Float Showcase
If you'd like to have a closer look at this year's floats, be sure to visit the Grand Floral Parade Float Showcase on SW Naito Parkway, adjacent to the Waterfront Village on Saturday, June 6 (3:00 - 10:00 p.m.) and Sunday, June 7 (11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.).
Fun Fact:
Did you know there are enough flowers used on the floats to send your mother a dozen roses, every day, for 30 years?
