KATU is the new home of the Rose Festival and will provide coverage throughout the event, including a live broadcast of the opening night fireworks show Friday at 10 p.m.
Viewers can watch the fireworks on KUNP, KATU.com and KATU’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
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CityFair gates will open at 5pm on Friday. The festival will include fair food, live entertainment, carnival rides, craft booths and vendors.
Single-day adult admission costs $15, while season passes are available for $25. A Family Fun Pack costs $100. Children ages 6 and under get free admission, and military members and veterans also get free admission at the gate.
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The fair will operate from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday and Memorial Day.
CityFair runs for three weekends. Following Memorial Day weekend, the program will return May 29-31. The final weekend is scheduled for June 5-7.
Festival organizers said parking near the park is limited and visitors are encouraged to use TriMet transportation options.
need to know
Opening Night of the Rose Festival at CityFair
- Ribbon Cutting: 5 p.m.
- Live Music: All Evening
- Fireworks: Around 10 pm
- Live coverage on KUNP begins at 10 p.m.
Fred Meyer Jr. Parade
- Saturday, May 30 at noon
- Live coverage on KUNP
America 250 Fireworks Show
- Waterfront Park
- Saturday, May 30 at 10 pm
- Live coverage on KUNP
CareOregon Grand Floral Starlight Parade
- Saturday, June 6, 6:30 pm
- downtown portland
- Live coverage on KUNP begins at 7 p.m.
- Visit the Portland Rose Festival website to learn more about all the events.
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