An aerial view of the Rose Festival parade in Portland. People and floats can be seen in the middle of a street, which is lined on both sides by a crowd (negative 3 of 10).

An aerial view of the Rose Festival parade in Portland. People and floats can be seen in the middle of a street, which is lined on both sides by a crowd. The Willamette River and the Burnside Bridge can be seen in the distance. Most likely taken near N.E. 12th Avenue and N.E. Lloyd Street (negative 1 of 10).

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).

Portrait of unidentified women in matching dresses and hats marching in a parade on Broadway in Portland. The woman in front is carrying a sign that reads: “Apple Blossom Circle No 107 / Grand Junction Colo.” Image note: Light leak on negative.

A marching military band at an Armistice Day parade in Portland. The parade can be seen extending north on N.E Grand Avenue at N.E. Couch Street. A man at the front of the band marches while holding a baton. Spectators line the street (negative 3 of 11).

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).

Photograph of a 14-person band marching ahead of a line of cars down a city street, possibly as part of a parade before a baseball game.

Photograph of a band marching up a street in a parade, possibly in Astoria, Oregon. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing an unidentified boy on horseback at a pioneer- or Western-themed parade. The boy is wearing a cowboy hat, a bandana, a short-sleeved shirt, and chaps. The mare is nursing a foal on a lead rope held by a second unidentified boy at left.

A parade float at the Portland Rose Festival, depicting the crossing from Camas to Portland. A woman stands next to a tight rope with an attached sign that reads “Tight Rope or Bridge, Portland to Camas” that hangs above the “Upper Sandy.” The float is at Multnomah Stadium (negative 19 of 39).

Photograph of a car decorated as a ship, the U. S. Dredge Chinook. The car is parked along the edge of a road, and other decorated vehicles and a building are visible in the background. The photograph may have been taken in Astoria, Oregon.

Photograph of four unidentified people in a car, probably during a parade. The car is decorated with flowers and United States flags, and the two men in the front seats are wearing uniforms. Spectators are watching from the sidewalk. The photograph may have been taken in Astoria, Oregon.

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 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 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.

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).

A child sits in a wheelchair while watching the 1954 Portland Rose Festival from an open window. A woman stands behind the wheelchair, with one hand on each handle. Two balloons are tied to the chair (negative 10 of 14).

Photograph of five unidentified young girls posing in the street. Two of the girls are wearing costumes, and two others are standing behind decorated doll carriages with dolls inside. The photograph is related to a parade. Also see image No. 371N4867.

Photograph of children walking in a parade and pushing dolls in carriages. Also see image No 371N4885.

Photograph of children riding scooters, tricycles, and bicycles in a parade.

Portrait of an boy in costume, carrying a staff and pulling a wagon with a large pumpkin decoration on top. A younger girl, also in costume, is sitting inside the pumpkin. The photograph may be related to a parade. The children are unidentified. The numbers 3 and 4 are written on the negative.

Photograph of children walking in a parade on a dirt running track. At left center, a girl wearing a cape and dress and a boy wearing a top hat and tuxedo are seated on a float decorated with flowers. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

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).

Photograph of a row of flag bearers marching down a street.

Photograph of a group of unidentified children in costume, some sitting in a parade float with two thrones, and some standing next to the float.

Photograph showing people riding in a horse-drawn covered wagon during a pioneer- or Western-themed parade.

A crowd gathered in downtown Portland, to watch the Rose Festival parade. Several children are seated on the ground in front of standing adults (negative 9 of 26).