Rose Festival Opening Night and Fireworks

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When

Friday, May 23, 2025

5 p.m.

Where

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

98 SW Naito Pkwy
Portland, OR 97204

Nothing says celebration quite like fireworks — and the Portland Rose Festival will blast off with an impressive fireworks display choreographed to music.
Opening day of the Rose Festival is Friday, May 23, at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, starting at 5:00 p.m. You are invited to enjoy the carnival rides, food, and activities, with opening night Fireworks at 9:50 p.m. that evening. The Festival will continue for three consecutive weekends, including the Starlight Parade, Fleet Week, Junior Parade, Queen Coronation, Grand Floral Parade, and more.