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).

People in hats sit on a Portland Rose Festival parade float. A large diamond made from flowers can be seen on the float, which is in the shape of a shoe. Behind the float is a street sign for “S.W. Salmon St.” and another float with “Sears” written on it (negative 5 of 13).

Two women wearing furs sit atop of Rose Festival parade float for Sears. Other floats and people can be seen in the background (negative 6 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).

Photograph showing flag-bearers marching in a war hero parade in downtown Portland. A crowd is watching from the sidewalk, and several people can be seen standing on a fire escape attached to a building with an “Ungar” sign (negative 1 of 15). Original sleeve title: “War heroes arrival, parade, and departure”.

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”.

Children in a mock parade on a Portland sidewalk. A girl at the front of the line is carrying a baton and a whistle, while others on bikes and in a wagon line up behind her (negative 1 of 28). Original sleeve title: Kids on our block.

A welder at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. She is smiling and wearing a welding face shield, which she is holding up with one hand (negative 3 of 4).

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).

Children on a float during the Junior Rose Festival parade in Portland. The sides of the float are lined with ferns, and some of the children are wearing sack costumes (negative 3 of 4).

A Portland street parade celebrating a visit from President Harry Truman. A line of cars is traveling down a street lined on both sides with people. Taken from a high angle, a large United States flag hangs over the street between two buildings, with the Meier & Frank building visible on the right side (621 S.W. 5th Avenue) (negative 2 of 2).

People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, mostly likely at S.W. Yamhill Street at S.W. Broadway, celebrating the end of World War II. Trash litters the street, and a sign for the Orpheum Theatre can be seen. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 1 of 40).

Young people gathered in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. Taken from the ground and looking upward, two couples sit on a cement block and smile downward at the camera. The men are wearing United States Navy Uniforms. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 11 of 40).

People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. Two women sit on a curb, next to several other people who are standing. Paper litters the ground. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 15 of 40).

People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. The Meier & Frank building can be seen on the right (621 S.W. 5th Avenue), and flying paper can be seen in the air between buildings. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 2 of 40).

People celebrating the end of World War II in downtown Portland. Pieces of paper fly through the air, in front of the Cascade Building on S.W. 6th Avenue and S.W. Alder Street. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 29 of 40).

People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. Teenagers sit on cars, which are parked on a street strewn with paper. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 3 of 40).

People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. Several young people are seated in and on top of a automobile, on a street strewn with paper. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 30 of 40).

Photograph taken from a high angle, looking downward at a parade in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. The Portland Hotel can be seen on the right side of the frame (later becoming Pioneer Courthouse Square). People line either side of the street, watching a procession of automobiles. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 4 of 40).

People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. A young man and woman kiss on the hood of a car, while several other young people look on. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 5 of 40).

People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. A woman and a young child sit on a curb, next to several other people who are standing. Paper litters the ground. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 6 of 40).

People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. A couple stands together while holding a copy of the Oregon Journal, with the “Peace” printed across the front in large letters. The man is wearing a United States Navy Uniform. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 7 of 40).

People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. Several young people are seated in and on top of a automobile, on a street strewn with paper. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 8 of 40).

A night photograph of people gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. Illuminated signs for “KOIN,” “Paramount, “ and “Broadway” can be seen along the street. The Journal building can also been seen in the distance (Southwest Yamhill Street and Southwest Broadway). Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 9 of 40).

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 view of the Portland Rose Festival parade, in downtown Portland, likely taken near S.W. 6th Avenue and S.W. Yamhill Street. A military band can be seen marching down the street, between crowds, in front of a float for “Navy Pioneer Electronics.” The central bus depot can be seen on the left side of the street, as well a small portion of the Pioneer Courthouse building (negative 1 of 26).

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).