The Rose Festival princess from Lincoln High School was crowned queen Saturday.

Elizabeth Larson was in tears after learning she had earned the top honor just before the start of the Grand Floral Parade.

Parade fans got a chance to wave at the new queen as she led the parade, riding on the first float, sponsored by McDonald's of Oregon and SW Washington.

The Rose Festival Queen was selected from all of the Court members from area high schools.

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The Queen represents Portland and the Rose Festival for one year at appearances throughout the country and abroad. When choosing a Queen, judges consider each Court member's leadership and scholastic achievement, school activities, civic involvement, volunteer projects, communication skills, and overall impression.

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The Rose Festival Court Mission:

•To showcase outstanding Portland area young women, while offering opportunities for further education and networking

•To take the Rose Festival out into the community through a schedule of visits

•To offer thanks to Rose Festival sponsors and contributors

•To carry on the Rose Festival tradition

(The Rose Festival Web site was a source for this information.)