Astoria Rose Plantings and Regatta Parade

Spend the day (or the weekend!) in the charming and historic city of Astoria, march in the Astoria Regatta Parade, and participate in two honorary rose plantings!

When: Saturday, August 8th

Time: Parade starts at noon, if you are just coming for the rose plantings, please arrive at the staging area by 11:00

Rose Planting: Come join Kik's rose planting team for their debut at not one, but two rose plantings! The first one will be at Flavel House, 714 Exchange St. Please arrive by 8:45 as the ceremmony starts at 9:00. The second planting starts directly afterward at the home of Daniel Moore at1064 Harrison Avenue. This home was previously owned by Hattie Wise, the Regatta Queen in 1908. A portrait of Queen Hattie will be unveiled at the event.

Parade Staging Area: We'll have the specifics closer to the date

Dress: Whites, capes, hats, and gloves (or greens, if you don't have white)

More Fun! Paulie Davis has generoulsy offered to host us again this year at the Moose Lodge at 420 17th Street. Starting at 8:00 am, the Moose will provide a full breakfast for $12 plus Paulie will cover our drinks!!! The bar is open until the end of the parade, so we can head straight there once we are done marching to continue the fun. If we have at least 20 people signed up, Paulie will also provide us with a free Hawaiian-themed lunch!!!

Stay all weekend! Astoria has some great hotels and super cute BandBs. The Regatta offers a full slate of fun events, including yacht races, a fun run, and a boat parade. The full event calendar is available HERE