Frequently Asked Questions
When is the parade? The Parade is Monday, November 12, 2018 and starts at 9:30am.
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 November 1.
Where do I get an application form to volunteer? The volunteer form may be accessed online, emailed, or mailed or picked up at Ross Hollywood Chapel.
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, 2018.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 12. 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 USO Show. Whom do I talk to? The chair of the USO 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 USO Show may also be found here.
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 November 1.
Where do I get an application form to volunteer? The volunteer form may be accessed online, emailed, or mailed or picked up at Ross Hollywood Chapel.
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, 2018.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 12. 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 USO Show. Whom do I talk to? The chair of the USO 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 USO Show may also be found here.
The Planning Committee is made up of community volunteers:
Parade Chairperson Koreen Lucas
Community Liaison Jo Schaefer
Master of Ceremonies Brett Kucera
Parade Registration Manager Brent Carnes
Parade Director Phil Burks
Support Team Coordinators Crystal Purdy & Louis Miller
Committee Member Gary Brannan
Committee Member Lorna Dobberstein
Committee Member Bruce Hall
Committee Member Alfred Novacek
