August 23, 2017
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A revamped International Rose Test Garden at Washington Park, 400 S.W. Kingston Ave. provides better access to people with disabilities. A special daylong celebration
takes place Saturday, Aug. 26 with a special concert at 6:30 p.m.
100 Years of Roses
Saturday celebration
for Washington Park
You’re invited to celebrate the 100th Anniversary
of an iconic Portland treasure, Portland’s Washington
Park has just underwent new accessibility improve-
ments and an all day party is thrown this Saturday,
Aug. 26.
The event will kick off at 11 a.m. with remarks
from City Commissioner Eudaly and PP&R Director
Mike Abbaté, plus free cupcakes while supplies last!
Crafts for adults and kids, watercolor painting, face
painting, temporary rose tattoos, and Rose Garden
tours will be part of the fun.
At 6:30 p.m. a free concert in the Rose Garden
Amphitheater by Pilón d’Azucar is scheduled. Bring
your chairs, blankets, food, family, and friends to
enjoy the Cuban salsa, timba, and Afro-Cuban jazz
sounds of these amazing musicians!
Parking is limited, so it’s recommended that you
take TriMet MAX to the Zoo and use the free Washing-
ton Park shuttle. The free zoo shuttle also stops at the
SmarkPark garage at 10th and Morrison, downtown.