(Portland, OR) -- The Portland Rose Festival needs people who want to learn how to become a clown. This will be the 16th year that the Rose Festival has trained clowns to perform in parades. The deadline to apply is February 29th. Auditions will be held in March. To audition, you'll need to show your special skill whether that's telling a joke, juggling, playing an instrument, or some other amazing feat. Applicants who are selected will go through clown training workshops in April.