Coronavirus in Oregon (May 22): Portland Rose Festival begins online

Portland Rose Festival’s opening night is going virtual, with a concert and fireworks streaming on Facebook Friday. As with most large events, Portland’s annual Rose Festival has had to adapt to Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s ban on large gatherings. The Rose Festival’s virtual kick off starts at 7 p.m. The show will be followed by a weekend Porch Parade that will feature a convoy of Rose Festival …