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r TI he CI ac I camas P rìnt It’s nearly June and if you live in the Portland area you know what that means; it’s time for the Rose Festival. Every year Portland offers a plethora of activities and events to satisfy anyone’s tastes to celebrate the City of Roses. Here are twelve to check out: Rose Festival Queen’s Coronation Thursday, May 30. 8 p.m. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Portland teenagers have been vying for the Rose Festival Queen since 1907. Fourteen court members will be chosen from Portland area high schools, but only one will be Queen. Rose Festival Fireworks Spectacular May 30-31, fireworks begin at 9:55 p.m. bot nights Waterfront Park Immediately following the Queen’s Coronation the Rose Festival kicks it up a notch with the opening fire works. The celebration begins Thursday at 8 p.m. with live music, followed by fireworks. Catch the second fireworks show on Friday. __________ £_ WEdNEscky, M ay 29, 2002 largest children’s parade. The parade starts at NE 5 1st and Sandy Blvd, turns north on 40th, west on Tillamook and disbands at Grant High School. Rose Festival Fleet Week June 5-10 Pepsi Waterfront Village Westside Seawall Waterfront Park Nine ships will drop anchor for this year’s fleet week. vakes parade starts at Memorial Coliseum, travels south on MLK, crosses the Bumside bridge and winds through downtown before ending at Lincoln High School. If you want to avoid the crowds, you can catch it live on KOIN- Channel 6. Rose Festival Dragon Boat Races June 8-9. 8 a.m. Waterfront Park Free Following ancient legend, the beautifully painted drag on boats are thought to bless the' city and provide pros perity and safety for all its citizens. The race starts at the south end of Waterfront Park. Rose Festival: Portland Arts Festival June 14-16. 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Fri-Sat., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sun. ■ Eastbank Esplanade The Portland Arts Festival show cases more than 150 national and regional artists. Aside from booth upon booth of artwork and crafts, there’s a music stage, food and spirits tents and a hands-on activity area kids. Rose Festival Waterfront Village May 30-June 9. May 30 gates open at 5 p.m. May 31-June 9, 11 a.m.-ll p.m Waterfront Park From crazy rides and live entertainment to the kids kingdom (not to men tion scoping out the Navy guys during Fleet Week), this eleven-day event offers a vari ety of activities for the whole family. o June 7-9. Portland International Raceway The Rose Cup Races, which feature Sports Car Club of America’s Regional and National Championship point races, bring over 300 racers in all kinds of cars to Portland International Raceway. If you like fast cars, you won’t want to miss this weekend-long event. Rose Festival Starlight Parade Saturday, June 1. 8:30 p.m. Downtown Portland Free About 350,000 spectators are expected to turn out for this event, which helps kick off the annual Rose Festival. The parade begins at 8:30 p.m., traveling downtown from Burnside to 4th, 4th to Salmon; Salmon to Broadway, Broadway to Stark, Stark to 10th and 10th to Taylor before disbanding at Lincoln High School. Don’t want to fight the crowds? Catch a live broadcast beginning at 9 p.m. on KGW-Channel 8. Another option is to check out the parade close up. The parade is organ ized in the North Park Blocks at 2 p.m., an ideal opportu nity to chat with the entrants and take pictures. Rose Festival Junior Parade Wednesday, June 5. 1 p.m. Hollywood District, NE Portland Free The Junior Rose Festival Parade is America’s oldest and Rose Festival Rose Cup Races V if Get an up close and personal look at life aboard one Beware however, when the ships come to town the bridges go up making for some heavy traffic. Plan accord ingly. Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade Saturday, June 8. 10 a.m. Memorial Coliseum Portland’s Grand Floral Parade is the second largest all floral parade tn North America, and Oregon’s largest spectator event. The 4.3-mile parade route will also include marching bands, equestrian teams and more The Rose Festival Airshow Aug. 17-18. Starts at 12 p.m. Sat., 5 p.m. Sun. Hillsboro Airport There will be heart-stopping wing walkers and acrobatic maneuvers, but the highlight of this year’s Rose Festival Airshow will be the Northern Lights Jet Team, which consists of former members of the Canadian Snowbirds. The elite team of pilots will take to the skies above the Hillsboro Airport and guide their crafts through powerful, acrobatic maneuvers and fast-paced, high-per formance drills. For more information contact the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce at (503) 648-1102. It’s best to remember that these events can be crowded so get there early and be patient. Also no matter what the weather be sure to bring plenty of water and sunscreen. Besides that, get out there, enjoy the city and kick' start your summer with these events. compiled by Erinn Lerten QOUG aa 1 A new dining experience Hrs.: Mon.-Thurs.-7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sat.-8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Special V Polio en rice Special: Fresh Halibut tacos w/ Pico de gallo cabbage & com. r Salsa Verde: F sauteed pepper saute ' ■ Grill: Guacamole & Pepper Jack burger w/ chips & salsa I chicken with peppers, Thursday. • Budget: Provençale pasta salad onions served Special: Chicken pot pie style w/ sun dried tomatoes Grill: Grilled Chicken Caesar sandwich w/ side salad over rice w/ I verde sauce Friday: Budget: Vegetable Tempura cooked to order & served w/ stir- I $4.00 fried rice L 3:30 p.m.- Special: Sweet & Sour Pork w/savory brown rice ^6:30 p.m. Gnll; Garlic & Onion Italian sausage topped w/ Provolone cheese C-a-CCÆLâJlQIl |^x241 22^2^3 3 Community ege day . INTERNET PHOTO The wait is a traditional part of the Grand Floral Parade. Be sure to get there early to secure prime sidewalk space and don’t forget your chalk for pre-parade entertainment. CAFE Budget: Baja California burrito w/ black beans & brown
