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The Portland Rose Festival opens with an exciting fireworks show along the Willamette River.
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Memorial Day Weekend Events

The long holiday weekend promises a slew of summer-ready events and activities.

With summer just around the corner, Memorial Day weekend (May 28–31, 2021) always promises a slew of vacation-level-fun events and activities in the Rose City. Start the holiday with a bang at the Portland Rose Festival’s opening night fireworks show at downtown Portland’s Waterfront Park, followed by the first weekend of CityFair. Scroll down for even more ways to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend.

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Memorial Day Events

Celebrate Memorial Day at these upcoming events and festivities.

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May 27–June 12, 2022

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Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Considered the “hub” of the annual Portland Rose Festival, CityFair fills Waterfront Park with carnival rides, concerts, food and fireworks for multiple weekends during the festival.

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