As you know, this annual city celebration was postponed this spring due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Today would have been the day of the Grand Floral Parade.
To honor Rose Festival and celebrate our association with them throughout the years, today we feature Festival event memories at The Grotto, and our own Rose Garden.
The Blessing of the Festival - 2012
The Grotto was honored to host the annual "Blessing of the Festival" which kicks off the Festival.
Fr. Jack Topper, OSM, former Executive Director of The Grotto, helps plant an honorary rose bush at The Grotto.
Breakfast at The Grotto - 2016
Festival officials and the Rose Festival Court attended special breakfast at The Grotto Conference Center.
Tours and Visits
The Grotto is honored to guide members of the Rose Festival Court, Royal Rosarians, and Rose Festival staff on tours of The Grotto. In turn, they share information about all the events of the Festival.
Part of Portland's History
The first official Rose Festival took place in 1907. Like The Grotto, which was founded 96 years ago, the Festival is a big part of Portland's history. We have enjoyed our association with the Rose Festival over the course of many years, and look forward to moving into our second century with them.
The Grotto's Rose Garden
This lovely garden has produced award-winning roses for many years. It is maintained by The Grotto's grounds crew and volunteers. Visitors and friars alike enjoy the sweet fragrance of its beautiful roses.
We hope you enjoy our virtual parade of roses. Many of these photos were taken this week, so the gardens should be really coming to life when we open on Friday.
