Photograph showing troops marching in formation past crowds of spectators on Sixth Street (now Southwest 6th Avenue) in Portland. The photograph was taken during the War Activities parade on Saturday, April 6, 1918. The parade was among events marking the issuance of the third Liberty Loan bond to finance the war effort during World War I. The Oregon Journal published a related photo, image No. 376G0309, and a story about the parade on the front page of the city edition on Sunday, April 7, 1918. See additional related image No. 376G0310.

Photograph showing a group of girls marching in the children’s parade on the opening day of the Portland Rose Festival on Wednesday, June 13, 1917. They are wearing matching striped dresses and caps with star-patterned sashes. Each girl is holding up a megaphone. Leading them is a member of the Royal Rosarians who is carrying a flag and matching megaphone. A cropped version of this photograph was published on the front page of the June 13 Oregon Journal under the headline “Beautiful Human Rosebud Parade Is Great Event of Festival’s Opening Day.” The photograph accompanied a story with the headline “Big Crowds Take Part In Opening Day’s Events of Portland’s Rose Festival” and the subheading “Principal Amusement of the Morning Is Wonderfully Beautiful Human Rosebud Parade Which Attracts Thousands to East Side of River Where It Winded Its Way Along Grand Avenue.” See related image Nos. 376G0105, 376G0153, 376G0154, 376G0155, 376G0156, 376G0157, 376G0158, and 376G0159.

Photograph showing a group of girls marching in the children’s parade on the opening day of the Portland Rose Festival on Wednesday, June 13, 1917. They are wearing matching striped dresses and caps with star-patterned sashes. A cropped version of this photograph was one of two that were published on Page 6, Section 3 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 17, 1917, under the headline “Annual Children’s Parade on Grand Avenue is Surpassing Pageant of Youth, Beauty.” The photograph had the following caption: “Garbed in fanciful costume, Portland’s children passed in grand review Wednesday morning to the unrestrained cheers of thousands.” See related image Nos. 376G0105, 376G0106, 376G0153, 376G0154, 376G0156, 376G0157, 376G0158, and 376G0159. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph showing members of the Third Oregon Regiment marching in a patriotic parade in downtown Portland during the Rose Festival on Thursday, June 14, 1917. The street is lined with spectators A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 7, Section 3, of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 17, 1917, under the headline “Oregon’s Men in Arms Inspiring Feature of Flag Day Parade on Thursday Afternoon.” The photograph had the following caption: Men of Third Oregon Regiment passing east on Morrison Street through lanes of spectators thrilled at this spectacle of military preparedness.” See related image Nos. 376G0105, 376G0106, 376G0153, 376G0154, 376G0155, 376G0156, 376G0157, and 376G0159.

Photograph showing Royal Rosarians marching in a V formation in a patriotic pageant at the Portland Rose Festival on Thursday, June 14, 1917. The photograph was taken at 6th and Morrison streets (now Southwest 6th Avenue and Southwest Morrison Street. A cropped version of this photograph was one of four that were published on Page 14 of the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1917, under the headline “Civilians, Army, And Navy All Join In Portland’s Impressive Patriotic Demonstration Thursday Afternoon.” This photograph had the following caption: “Royal Rosarians make their usual favorable impression.” See related image Nos. 376G0105, 376G0106, 376G0153, 376G0154, 376G0155, 376G0156, 376G0157, and 376G0158.

Portrait of two unidentified men and two unidentified boys in front of a fife and drum corps marching in a Portland parade. At left is the Pacific Building, located in downtown Portland between SW 5th and 6th avenues and SW Yamhill and Taylor streets.

Photograph of a parade crossing the Burnside Bridge in Portland. At the front of the parade are two people carrying a banner with the text “Oregon Journal Juniors / In Portland We Do.” Following them is a small group of people carrying signs that say, “Prevent Fires / ‘In Portland We Do.’ “

Photograph of people in a parade traveling down a city street, possibly on SW Broadway at Yamhill Street in Portland. At left is a group of women with a banner that reads: “Silver Oak Circle / No. 203 / Neighbors of Woodcraft / Chico, Cal.” Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph of an electric float from the Portland Rose Festival from 1914, with the name “Before the Dawn” written on a sign at the front. Three men in full white outfits stand on the left side, while three women in Native American garb pose on the float. Electric light bulbs adorn much of the float, which depicts a Native American with animals and a tipi. On the right side of the frame, parade viewers can be seen along the side of the street standing in front of a brick building.

Photograph of an electric float from the Portland Rose Festival from 1914, with the name “The Birth of Trade” written on a sign at the front. Electric light bulbs adorn much of the float, which includes several individuals dressed in western garb, and two individuals in a canoe. Several men wearing full white outfits pose while looking at the camera.

Photograph of an electric float from the Portland Rose Festival from 1914, with the name “Blazing the Trail of Steel” written on a sign at the front. Electric light bulbs adorn much of the float, which includes two seated women in front of a train, which is emerging from a lighted tunnel. Several individuals can be seen standing on either side of the float, all of which are slightly out of focus due to exposure.

Photograph of an electric float from the Portland Rose Festival from 1914, with the name “The Gift of Many Waters” written on a sign at the front. Electric light bulbs adorn much of the float, and includes a woman holding a small lighted utility pole.

Photograph of an electric float from the Portland Rose Festival from 1914, with the name “The Food of Kings and the King of Foods” written on a sign at the front. Electric light bulbs adorn much of the float, and a large salmon and several individuals holding a net are visible.

Photograph of an electric float from the Portland Rose Festival from 1914, with the name “Discovery of the Columbia River” written on a sign at the front. Electric light bulbs line the float, which is in the shape of ship with “Columbia” painted on the side. Several men and women dressed in sailing attire stand on the deck of the ship while looking at the camera.

A young woman seated on a parade float during the 1953 Portland Rose Festival. She wears rubber boots and holds fishing gear, including a pole and net. Fishing lures are attached to her brimmed hat (negative 2 of 11).

Two people peer out of a large pumpkin during the 1953 Portland Rose Festival parade. The two young women smile from the eyes of the pumpkin, which appears to be rolling down a rain soaked street (negative 1 of 8).

Majorettes from the Gilbert Twirlers during the 1953 Junior Rose Festival in Portland. Three majorettes stand at the front of the group holding a banner, while the others stand in a group behind, wearing uniforms and carrying batons. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 14, 1953 (negative 10 of 10).

People preparing for a water regatta for the 1953 Portland Rose festival. Boats are lined up along a dock at “Warren Nash’s Outboard Marina” on the Willamette River, with the Burnside Bridge visible to the south. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 14, 1953 (negative 3 of 4).

A person dressed as a clown for the fairy tale parade in downtown Portland. He wears roller skates and a small sombrero as he propels himself with a set of ski poles. A crowd lines the street in the background (negative 5 of 10).

Families and children line a street in downtown Portland for the 1953 fairy tale parade, on S.W. 10th Avenue. They wear winter coats and hats (negative 9 of 10).

Majorettes seated on a curb during the Junior Portland Rose Festival parade. They wear uniforms and hold batons. At the center of the group are several young women wearing sashes with “OJJ” written on them. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 11, 1954 (negative 5 of 11).

Harriet Harvey wearing a clown costume during the 1954 Junior Portland Rose Festival parade. Carolyn Edgerton kneels next to Harvey, adjusting the leg of her costume. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 11, 1954 (negative 8 of 11).

A person dressed as a clown stands behind a young women in a marching band, during the 1954 Junior Portland Rose Festival parade. The woman appears to be playing a piccolo, with another band member standing in the background with a tuba (negative 17 of 18).

Two people dressed as clowns for the Portland Rose Festival parade, at Multnomah Stadium. One man is applying face paint onto the other (negative 18 of 39).

A man, appearing to wear a fireman costume (?) stands next to a woman dressed as a clown, during the Portland Rose Festival parade. The woman is holding a bouquet of roses towards the mans face (negative 23 of 39).

People on a float during the Portland Rose Festival parade at Multnomah Stadium. One woman is waving from inside a cannon made of flowers with others pose in bathing suits. The clubhouse for the Multnomah Athletic Club can be seen in the background (negative 7 of 39).

A view of the Portland Rose Festival parade, taken from a high angle and looking downward. The Oregon Journal building can be seen at the other side of the street, which is lined with people on either side (negative 9 of 39).