Portland Rose Festival Parade 1997

I was invited to ride on the Intel float for this parade because I was a former Intel Volunteer of the Year (1994).  It was fun waving to all those people, but your arms sure get tired.  

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Given this opportunity, I also took some pictures of the other floats in this parade.

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The Rose Festival also brings in all kinds of ships to the waterfront.  Here are some:

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