Saturday's featured Rose Festival events are the Keybank Grand Floral Parade and the Queen's Coronation, which begins immediately before the parade.

But even if you're an avid parade fan, don't mark your spot on the sidewalk, because the new duct tape ban was put into effect this year.

The parade starts at 10 a.m. in downtown Portland. It will be broadcast live on KGW Northwest Newschannel 8 and will be streamed lived on kgw.com. The coronation begins at 8:30 a.m.

Details: Grand Floral Parade

"Saturday's Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade will be under cloudy skies and a chance of showers," said KGW Meteorologist Dave Salesky.

Check: Latest weather forecast

Also: Fun parade weather facts

The Rose Festival kicked off with the opening of the Waterfront Village and the arrival of Tall Sailing Ships on the Willamette River at the Portland seawall.

Slideshow: Tall ships arrive

Also Saturday, as well as Sunday, the Dragon Boat Races will be underway at Waterfront Park.

Details: Dragon Boat Races

More: 2008 Rose Festival events guide