Royal Rosarians to honor Autumn Leaf Festival President, Royal Lady in Leavenworth ceremony

LEAVENWORTH — The Royal Rosarians, Portland's official greeters and goodwill ambassadors, will conduct a Rose Planting Ceremony in Leavenworth to honor two prominent figures.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 28 at 11:00 a.m. in front of City Hall, located at 700 US Hwy 2. The ceremony will pay tribute to Autumn Leaf Festival President Jessie Swider and Royal Lady Linda Bradshaw.

The Royal Rosarians, an all-volunteer and non-profit civic organization, have served as the Official Greeters and Ambassadors of Goodwill for the City of Portland, Oregon since 1912. Their activities include welcoming visiting dignitaries from around the world, hosting out-of-town visitors, marching in regional parades, and performing ceremonial rose plantings.

This Rose Planting Ceremony in Leavenworth continues the Royal Rosarians' tradition of fostering goodwill beyond Portland's borders, highlighting their role in recognizing community leaders and strengthening inter-city relationships in the Pacific Northwest.