
KeizerFEST photos: Getting ready for the big parade
PHOTOS: The work behind the scenes to stage the Bloomin' Iris KeizerFEST Parade, held on Saturday, May 17.

PHOTOS: The work behind the scenes to stage the Bloomin' Iris KeizerFEST Parade, held on Saturday, May 17.

The Crown the Hound dog show is set for 2 p.m. at Keizer Rapids Park.

For the past 20 years, Friends of Felines has been finding homes for cats and kittens. Recently the staff celebrated No. 20,000: Gracie. (Contributed photo)

Heading into retirement, Division Chief Hector Blanco takes on a new duty: grand marshal of the 2025 KeizerFEST Parade.

Curtain time is 7 p.m. nightly through May 17 at McNary High School. There also will be a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday.

The Bloomin' Iris KeizerFEST Parade hits the route at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, marking a tradition that began 75 years ago.

Get your dance moves ready for KeizerFEST, with music acts taking the main stage over three nights.

A team of volunteers steps up every year to arrange the fun that is KeizerFEST. Meet some of the organizers and see their thoughts about their duty - and why you should plan to attend.

Artists will share their techniques in a variety of media at the Riverwalk Art Fair May 16-18.