In 2011 the Rose Festival debuted its new mascot, the
Clown Prince. An instant icon, the Clown Prince represents the spirit of the Rose Festival and its focus on fantasy, royalty and the love of laughter.
According to
The Legend of the Clown Prince, he started out as just an ordinary boy named Angel who worked as hard as he could to grow up to be a great clown and represent a great festival. In 1914, Rose Festival Queen Thelma sent Angel on a quest to travel the world and see the best festivals, the best rose gardens and the best clowns.
Look for the Clown Prince, waving from his throne, in all three Rose Festival parades, the CareOregon Starlight Parade, the Fred Meyer Junior Parade, and the Grand Floral Parade.
The Rose Festival Clowns have brought color, humor and playfulness to thousands of people along parade routes and at Rose Festival events.
These ordinary-folks-turned-extraordinary-entertainers reflect both the historic traditions of clowning and the contemporary culture of the region.
Applications for 2025 Rose Festival Clowns has closed. If you would like information on being a Clown in the future, please email
Angel Ocasio Artistic Director