PORTLAND VETERANS DAY PARADE
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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the parade? The Parade is canceled for 2020.

Who organizes the parade? The parade is organized by Ross Hollywood Chapel. Read more about how it was established.

Where is the parade? The parade will begin at NE 40th and Tillamook and end at the Ross Hollywood Flag Pole at Sandy Boulevard and NE 48th Ave.

I want to be in the parade, what do I do? There is no fee to participate in the parade. Each parade entry must fill out an application form and submit it to Ross Hollywood Chapel by the deadline.

Where do I get an application form to volunteer? The volunteer form may be accessed online. If you need assistance, please contact Ross Hollywood Chapel at 503-281-1800.

I have specials needs for the parade. Whom do I talk to? Please detail your special request in your application or volunteer application and call 971-220-6428 or visit our office on Tuesdays from 11am to 1pm.

I sent in my parade application. When will I receive more information? The Parade Lineup Information will be sent out by November 5.The lineup is not made up until that time.

Where do I go for the Lineup? The lineup will begin at 8am on Monday, November 11. Your entry should have received your line up position in an email the week of the parade. Please make sure your entire group knows where they are expected to be for the lineup before they arrive. If anyone gets lost, there will be an info table at 40th and Tillamook that will have a master list of the lineup.

I am bringing someone elderly to the parade. Where can they sit? There is covered seating available in front of Ross Hollywood Chapel at 48th and Sandy Blvd.

Where do I park the day of the parade? Unfortunately, parking is very limited the day of the parade. We highly encourage you to use public transportation or carpool. If that is not an option, there is limited and unreserved street parking available. Arrive early for your best parking options!

I have questions about the Musical Revue following the parade. Whom do I talk to? The chair of the Musical Revue Show committee is Jo Schaefer. She may be reached by calling 503-351-7271 or emailing her at jaschaef@comcast.net. More details about the show may also be found here.
The Planning Committee is made up of community volunteers:

Parade Chairperson Koreen Lucas
Vice Parade Chairperson Lucas Boncore
Community Liaison Jo Schaefer
Marketing and Media Jess Coleman
Master of Ceremonies
Brett Kucera
Parade Registration Manager Jim Jackson
Dignity Row Director Chris Allen
Parade Director Daniel Brewer
Support Team Coordinators Shannan Speicher
Sponsorships and Event Design Lisa Becker
Committee Member Gary Brannan
Committee Member Lorna Dobberstein
Committee Member Bruce Hall
Committee Member Koreen Lucas
Committee Member Alfred Novacek

2019 Parade Sponsors

FOE eagle landing logo
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Dignity Memorial Portland Veterans Day Parade Sponsor
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the portland clinic logo
hollywood neighborhood sign

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Portland’s only Veterans Day parade was established in 1974. Vernon E. Ross, proprietor of Ross Hollywood Funeral Chapel, founded the parade to honor all veterans, past and present, living and deceased. The parade would not be possible without our volunteers and generous sponsorships.

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