Mark Your Calendars: Fun Upcoming Events

With summer break right around the corner, your friends and family are probably searching for some interesting events and activities to do over the next few months. Portland, Oregon has a variety of fun upcoming events occurring in June that are suitable both kids and adults. Here are a few upcoming events near your home.

Portland Rose Festival

The Rose Festival is occurring from May 27 – June 12. This festival has over 60 events happening over three weeks, including an awesome fireworks show on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. Events feature live music, dragon boat races, food, rides and much more.

Portland International Beer Festival

The International Beer Festival is occurring from June 24-26. This festival offers over 200 world-class beers from around the world,, including rare and exotic ones. The event will be hosted at the Holiday Park and will have plenty of shade, music, fountain drinks and of course, beer.

Starlight Parade and Run

Part of the Rose Festival, the Starlight Parade is occurring on June 4th from 8:30-11:00 pm. It features over 110 illuminated entries over a 2-mile radius including floats and marching bands. If you don’t want the fun to end after the parade, they are having after-party filled with music and dancing.

Bridgetown Comedy Festival

The 9th Annual Bridgetown Comedy Festival is occurring from June 1-5 and is featuring a weekend full of shows guaranteed to make you laugh. The festival features stand-up acts, panel events and other stuff over a variety of Portland’s nightclubs.