PORTLAND, Ore. (May 8, 2017) – In honor of the 40th anniversary of the moment that Blazermania captured the entire State of Oregon, The Portland Rose Festival named the 1977 World Champion Portland Trail Blazers Grand Marshal for the 2017 Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade, Saturday, June 10, at 10 a.m.
“We are honored that the Rose Festival selected our 1977 Championship team with this distinction,” said Trail Blazers President & CEO Chris McGowan. “Much like the Grand Floral Parade, our organization takes tremendous pride in its history and our relationship with the people in this community.