100 years old! That’s old, Grandpa Simpson old. Giant sea turtle old. And since I find both of them pretty funny, I guess I better give it a shot.

Actually, I’ve always wanted to check out the Rose Festival Dragon Boat races. I’ve seen the them practicing over the years, but never actually seen the races. I trust there is high-stakes betting to keep things interesting…?

And definitely the “From One Rose” documentary. It occurred to me that if the only parade I’ve ever been able to get behind was the one in Animal House, maybe I should actually shoot the big parade here. At 100, the Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade will probably be heavy on the grand this year - being one of Portland’s premier events. And who knows, maybe I can use the footage later.

OK, my break has broken. Have a good one!

Lance

Lance, buddy boy, this actually happens to be the centennial anniversary of our fair city’s Rose Festival. So if there’s a year to feel the festival spirit, this is a good one. It’s true, I enjoy a parade. It’s a heaping slice of American Pie.

This year especially there’s all kinds of stuff going on. Like the Starlight Parade (June 2) and the Grand Floral Parade (June 9), both of which pass near the Hotel Deluxe. I know what I’ll be doing on my breaks! I posted a schedule of events at the front desk, but I’ve taken the liberty of selecting a few recommendations just for you:

1. Rose Festival Dragon Boat Races.

2. Champ Car Grand Prix of Portland at the Portland International Raceway.

3. There’s even a Rose Festival movie!

You know you’ve got the festival fever now… *ha*

-Emily