4th Annual Portland Rose Festival in Portland, OR

The transcript describes Portland's 47th annual Rose Festival, highlighting Queen Nancy I of Rosario and notable figures like former President Harry S. Truman. The Grand Floral Parade features 50 floats and 27 marching units, with a significant cultural moment as the American and Japanese flags are displayed together. The event draws nearly 400,000 spectators, celebrating the theme 'a rose grows' with floats representing famous books.

Who was the monarch of Portland's 47th annual Rose Festival?

• Queen Mary

• Queen Elizabeth II

• Queen Nancy I of Rosario

• Queen Victoria

Which former U.S. President was mentioned as visiting the Northwest during the festival?

• Harry S. Truman

• Theodore Roosevelt

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

How many floats participated in the Grand Floral Parade?

• 30

• 60

• 40

• 50

What was significant about the flags in the parade?

• The parade featured only American flags.

• It was the first time a Canadian flag was present.

• A new flag was designed for the festival.

• The stars and stripes were flown alongside a Japanese flag.

Approximately how many people attended the parade?

• 400,000

• 300,000

• 200,000

• 100,000