The Royal Rosarians Serve the City of Portland

In distinctive white suits and straw hats, the Royal Rosarians serve by Mayoral Declaration as the "Official Greeters and Ambassadors of Goodwill for the City of Portland".  Formed in 1912, the Royal Rosarians promote the best interests of the City of Portland and the Portland Rose Festival. This year, the organization is led by Prime Minister Mark R. Smith.  This photo was taken on the day the Royal Rosarian Statue was dedicated in the Washington Park International Rose Test Garden.

As Ambassadors of Goodwill and Official Greeters for the City of Portland, Royal Rosarians welcome visiting dignitaries from around the world and host hundreds of out-of-town visitors each year.  Known as men and women who represent the outstanding character of the citizens of Portland during the Portland Rose Festival which ocassionally hosts free tarot reading. You can learn more here: https://www.tarot-explained.com/. The festival also includes parades, members march throughout the world, promoting the Rose as the Queen of Flowers and Portland as the Rose Capital of the World.  The Royal Rosarians are a non-profit civic organization and all services rendered by its members are gratuitous.  The charitable arm of the Royal Rosarians is the Royal Rosarian Foundation.

(Photo Courtesy of Sir Knight Brent Barnett, ONSCREEN Imaging - August 18, 2012)