An antique automobile leading a procession of cars across the newly opened second span of the Interstate Bridge between Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington (negative 1 of 18).

People in the rain during the 1953 Portland Rose Festival parade. A group of five women appear to be wearing plastic rain jackets over flowered two-piece bathing suits. A man, wearing a flower shirt, stands in front of the group holding a umbrella decorated with flowers (negative 2 of 8).

Two unidentified children at the 1953 Junior Rose Festival in Portland. They wear fire cracker costumes while holding a sign between them that reads “Mr. and Mrs. Firecracker on July 4th.” Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 14, 1953 (negative 7 of 10).

A water regatta for the 1953 Portland Rose festival. A line of boats travels on the Willamette River, towards the Hawthorne Bridge. At the left side of the frame is a ship, the “Pacific Lady,” docked on the east side of the river. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 14, 1953 (negative 2 of 4).

People preparing for a water regatta for the 1953 Portland Rose festival. Boats are lined up along a dock 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 4 of 4).

Children dressed as reindeer during the fairy tale parade in downtown Portland. They each hold a set of reins as they walk down the street as a group, wearing reindeer ears on their heads. A crowd can be seen standing along the side of a street in the background (negative 1 of 10).

Families and children line a street in downtown Portland for the 1953 fairy tale parade. One boy, wearing a leather coast, holds two bags of popcorn (negative 4 of 8).

An “Aladdins Lamp” float during the 1954 Junior Portland Rose Festival parade. The float is being moved by uniformed boy scouts, as a prince and princess (king and queen?) ride on top. A crowd watches the parade from a hillside at the other side of the road (negative 6 of 18).

Two toddlers in a decorated stroller during the 1954 Junior Portland Rose Festival parade. Both are wearing paper crowns (negative 9 of 18).

A crowd gathered on S.W. Broadway in Portland, viewing the 1954 Rose Festival parade. People watch from the open windows of a multistory brick building, above others seated or standing on a sidewalk (negative 7 of 14).

A dog pulls a small wagon at the Junior Rose Festival parade in Portland. The wagon and harness are decorated with flowers, and a woman kneels next to the dog smiling downward (negative 1 of 4).

A majorette at the Santa Claus parade in Portland. She carries and baton and holds one leg in the air while wearing a uniform. Behind her is a marching band (negative 1 of 20).

A parade float at the Santa Claus parade in downtown Portland. Three women are dressed in costumes and holding horns, standing in front of a large stuffed egg. “Humty Dumty” is attached to the front of the float (negative 7 of 20).

A crowd lining a downtown Portland street during the Santa Claus parade. They wear hats and coats, with several children seated on the ground (negative 9 of 20).

People sit on the hood of an automobile, during a parade, most likely celebrating the end of World War II in Portland. Someone in the automobile holds up a newspaper with a headline reading “Peace.” Similar photographs were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 1 of 1). See negative 1016 series.

A crowd gathered near the corner of S.W. 6th Avenue and S.W. Yamhill Street in Portland, during the Rose Festival parade. The Pioneer Courthouse building can be seen on the right side of the street (negative 2 of 26).

A western themed float at an Elks convention parade in Portland, in front of church at 933 S.W. Clay Street, at S.W. 10th Avenue. Decorated with plants and a corral with a horse, several people on the float are dressed in western wear (negative 9 of 23).

A Portland Rose Festival parade float in the shape of an eagle and American flag. “America” and “Pasadena” are written on the sides of the float using flowers. A young man in the hat is riding next to the flag (negative 1 of 13).

Two women, in what appear to be wedding gowns, sit atop of Portland Rose Festival float in the shape of a cake. A peacock made of flowers can be seen behind them (11 of 13).

Young women wearing kimonos on top of a Rose Festival parade float in the shape of an American flag and globe. The women are waving flags and doves can be seen over the globe (negative 9 of 13).

A Meadowland Dairy parade float during the Portland Rose Festival. A cow, two women, and people dressed as milkmen can be seen on the horse-drawn float, which is next to the Willamette River and Harbor Drive (negative 2 of 39).

A float for the Hollywood District at the Portland Rose Festival and Multnomah Stadium. A man dressed as a clown rides atop of cow (?) made of flowers, while two other women in dressed sit on raised chairs next to a flower tent (negative 32 of 39).

The Victoria Girls Drill Corps, from Victoria, British Columbia, performing at the Portland Rose Festival parade. A woman at the front holds a banner, with a marching band in matching costumes standing behind (negative 34 of 39).

Two women rid atop a Shell parade float during the Portland Rose Festival. Both are wearing ballet costumes while standing on either side of a leaping tiger, made from flowers (negative 5 of 39).

Photograph showing an Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation float during a war hero parade in downtown Portland. The float is being towed by a tractor, and features welders working on a metal ship piece. Signs on the float read “’Ships for Victory’ - Quicker!” and “Speed More Speed” (negative 2 of 15). Original sleeve title: “War heroes arrival, parade, and departure”.

Three teenager at the 1951 Junior Portland Rose Festival parade sitting on the side of the street and wearing costumes. One wears a sombrero while the others hobo outfits. The boy at the right holds a cardboard sign that reads “Eat at Joe’s” (negative 10 of 27).

People stand along the side of a road in Portland for an Armistice Day parade. The barrels of two rolling artillery guns can be seen in front of the spectators (negative 1 of 11).

Children preparing for a parade on N. Morris Street in Portland. A young child, wearing a crown, is on a wooden wagon while another stands at the right side of the frame with a toy gun. Another child wears a bonnet and stands on the sidewalk (negative 2 of 9).