Bus stops, MAX stations are conveniently located near parade route; some bus lines will be detoured
Portland’s most beautiful celebration is coming up Saturday, June 7!
TriMet is the best way to get to and from the Grand Floral Parade. As the Portland Rose Festival’s local and regional transportation partner, TriMet offers a safe, convenient, budget-friendly way to enjoy Rose Festival events, including Saturday’s big parade.
The Grand Floral Parade will start at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 7. This event is an annual highlight of the Rose Festival, which wraps up its last full week of 2025 events this weekend.
The parade begins at Tom McCall Waterfront Park and proceeds through Downtown Portland, ending near Providence Park.
Here’s what riders need to know for parade day.
Getting there with TriMet
It’s easy to take transit to the parade route. Just pick out your spot — you can find maps of the route on the Rose Festival website — and visit trimet.org to plan your trip.
Our advice: Head to Downtown Portland early, and arrive before the Grand Floral Parade begins. The parade crosses MAX lines and some bus routes, which will lead to some delays. Check trimet.org/alerts before you go.
This spectacular parade will pass by several MAX stations, including Pioneer Courthouse Square, where all five of our MAX light rail lines come together.
Many of our bus lines also stop near the parade route, as does Portland Streetcar.
Riders enjoy free parking at TriMet Park & Rides. We have dozens of Park & Rides across our service area. Find a full list at trimet.org/parkandride.
Unless you plan to get there especially early, consider catching the bus or MAX from a Park & Ride that’s a little further away from Downtown Portland. Parking facilities closer to the City Center usually fill up first.
Effects on service
TriMet bus and MAX service will run on our regular Saturday schedules on the day of the Grand Floral Parade. However, riders should plan extra time.
Bus
While TriMet is a great way to enjoy the Grand Floral Parade, we’re adjusting service on a few of our bus lines to keep everyone safe.
From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., several TriMet bus lines will be detoured so they can move safely through or around the parade route. The procession will pause so transit vehicles can move safely through at West Burnside Street and Southwest 5th and 6th avenues.
Many of the planned detours are small, but a few bus lines have more substantial detours. Riders of these lines should expect some delays on Saturday:
- Line 12-Barbur/Sandy Blvd
- Line 15-Belmont/NW 23rd
- Line 16-Front Ave/St Helens Rd
- Line 19-Woodstock/Glisan
- Line 20-Burnside/Stark
- Line 54-Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy
- Line 63-Washington Park/SW 6th
Plan an extra 15-30 minutes for trips that run on bus lines through Downtown Portland.
MAX
MAX will operate normally during the parade. Riders on MAX may experience minor delays. To keep everyone safe, trains will wait when needed for floats or large groups to pass before proceeding.
Be sure to check trimet.org/alerts for more information before you go, and allow extra time to reach your destination.
We appreciate riders’ patience, as we work with our partners at the Portland Rose Festival to support a safe and beautiful Grand Floral Parade.