(Portland, OR) -- The Portland Rose Festival is just around the corner, and this year's theme is "Dream Forward." You're invited to think about your vision for Portland's future. This year's festival, which runs from May 24th through June 9th, has an increased focus on regional artists, food, community groups and opportunities for family fun. The festival officially opens on Friday, May 24th at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. It runs for three weekends, with Fleet Week, the Junior parade, the Starlight parade, Queen coronation and Grand Floral parade.