82 Rose Parade Volunteer Application

Welcome to 82 Roses in the Heart of Portland Parade 20th Annual Celebration!

Our parade intentionally builds spirit and public involvement in support of the community around 82nd Avenue. In 2026 we intend to show our appreciation of community art, music and dance through the diverse community members who participate in the 3'day event. 

We appreciate you being involved!

 

82nd Avenue of Roses Parade Twenty Year Celebration

Parade takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 on 82nd Avenue

Join the Roses in the Heart of Portland Parade community and help to bring smiles and community spirit to East Portland communities. Volunteers will help set up parade grounds, assist marchers and entries find their spot in line up, award rose trophies, flag crosswalks, and keep parade route safe by monitoring cross street traffic.

The Parade starts at the Cineplex behind Eastport Plaza, 4040 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR. It rolls onto 82nd Avenue from SE Bush Street and continues north to Division St, zig-zagging onto Clinton, then on 80th Ave and finishing into PCC SE Campus.

The Parade starts at 9:30 AM so volunteers help set up at 6:30 AM. Parade traffic minders start traffic monitoring by 8:00 AM.

East Portland neighbors and friends can volunteer at a location of their choice if desired. We need a lot of friendly faces to secure the parade route. 

Volunteers Needed

• Parade Planning - Committee members organize, schedule and coordinate many parts of the parade including Parade Entry recruitment, Promotions, Operations, Volunteer and other activities.

• Activators -  Set up tents, tables & chairs, flagging and check-in support.

• Parade Traffic Minders - Route safety crew

All volunteers receive a comemorative t-shirt, coffee and donuts at check in, access to parade festivities, and much love and appreciation from the community.

Thank you for your willingness to volunteer for the 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade!

CONTACT DETAILS

PARADE TRAFFIC MINDERS

The 82 Roses in the Heart of Portland Parade is Saturday, April 25th.

Volunteer Activators check in starts at 7:00 AM to start set up, secure parade route and enjoy coffee & pastries. Traffic Minders check in at 7:30 AM, receive brief instructions, then go to assigned street crossings, set up road closure barricades (traffic officers and support supervisors may assist if needed). Volunteers need to be at their post by 8:30 AM, an hour before the parade starts.

82 Roses Traffic Minders keep the parade route clearly marked and safe along 82nd Avenue. Traffic monitors are stationed along all cross streets and driveways to make sure barricades are set up and stay in place until the parade has gone by.

Volunteers are asked to help for approximately 3 hours monitoring their areas.

Parade steps off at 9:30 AM. Enjoy the parade with a front row seat!

EMERGENCY CONTACT

VOLUNTEER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 

1. I agree to turn up to my rostered shifts on time, and to advise the 82 Avene Parade volunteer staff well in advance if my availability for rostered shifts changes. 
2. I agree to work under the guidance and supervision of 82 Avene Parade volunteer staff.
3. I agree to turn up to my first rostered shift 10 minutes before the scheduled staff so as to be informed of particulars of the role and the venue.
4. I will not turn up to a rostered shift under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
5. I agree to advise 82 Avene Parade volunteer staff if I am unable or uncomfortable to complete tasks that have been assigned to. We will be understanding of these requests, just give us as much notice as possible.
6. I agree to inform my supervisor immediately of any injuries sustained while undertaking volunteering activities.
7. As a member of the 82 Avene Parade volunteer team, I will do my best to provide correct information and a positive attitude to all members of the public I deal with throughout the festival.
8. I agree to work in a constructive and cooperative way with 82 Roses volunteer staff and comply with any safety procedures as requested.
9. I understand that if I am unable to complete my allocated shifts, I may be asked to return my T-shirt
10. I understand that I am volunteering my services to 82 Roses and will not receive any remuneration for my services.

 Thank you for your application.


We will do our best to let you know within 1 week if you have been successful and we received it. As the parade gets closer, we ask you to please to be patient as there may be many applications to process.

* Please note that all personal information on this application form is highly confidential. It will only be used for the purpose for which it was collected and won’t be disclosed to any other parties.