Oregon's second-oldest flower festival, "Rhody Fest," is returning for its 117th edition to Florence starting May 16 with the theme "High Tides and Good Vibes." "It'll be another year of 'good vibes' ...

Thousands of people lined the streets of Florence on Sunday for the city's 117th annual Rhododendron Festival and Grand Floral Parade. "Our theme is high tides and good vibes," said Bettina Hannigan, ...

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