If the rain didn't tip you off... it's Rose Festival time here in Portland!!! One of the great times of the year when our city unites to put on parades, river events and great family fun. Despite the liquid sunshine, there is so much to do during the next month- you don't have an excuse to be bored. :)
To kick off this year's festivities with my fellow Mrs Oregon contestants, we spent last night at the Wardroom Reception at Venue 126. This was an event for the Naval Officers who come in each year on their ships up the Willamette. We all met for dinner before hand at Bistro Montage (and yes, we indulged in the Mac & Cheese!), which I would almost be willing to put out there as my favorite part of the evening. As we are all scattered across Oregon, events like these are the only times we have to get to know each other. being surrounded by the great ambiance of Montage, the delicious food and the beautiful women... it was a recipe for good times. After dinner, we drove over to the reception where we got to mingle with the officers and tell them all about the virtues of our gorgeous state. We were part conversationalist and part city maps! It was great to hear where all of them are from and to be able to thank them for their service to our country.
Like I said, this month is just brimming with activities around town. I will keep you posted about where to find us. Here's a little rundown so far:
Saturday, June 5th- 2pm: Oaks Park 105th Birthday and Carousal Revealing
4pm: Greeting on the Naval Ships Downtown
7pm: Starlight Parade- Carrying the One More Time Around Again Banner
Wednesday, June 9th- 11am: Judging the Fred Meyer Junior Parade
Saturday, June 12th- 8am: The Rose Festival Parade
And YES! That's all in just the next 2 weeks. : D
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