Opportunities From: Metro United Way's Volunteer Connection

Volunteer: 2026 Portland Festival and Parade

The Portland Festival: Volunteer for the Community!

Join us for the 52nd Annual Portland Festival! We are a 100% volunteer-run event dedicated to showcasing the heart of Louisville’s oldest neighborhood. Help us keep this tradition alive while raising funds to restore our historic community hub.

Quick Details

Dates: Friday, June 5 (5–11 PM) & Saturday, June 6 (12–11 PM).

Location: N 33rd St & Northwestern Parkway.

Shift Length: 3–4 hours.

Open Roles

Parade Crew (Sat Only): Check-in greeters, parking directors, and safety marshals for our high-energy parade.

'Best of the West' Stage: Emcees, stage hands, and contest runners to help local talent shine.

Festival Tent: Manage the photo booth, sell merch, and handle raffle tickets.

Grounds Crew: Keep the festival clean (trash maintenance) or run the dunk tank.


Agency: Portland Festival, Inc.

The Portland Festival: Volunteer for the Community!

Join us for the 52nd Annual Portland Festival! We are a 100% volunteer-run event dedicated to showcasing the heart of Louisville’s oldest neighborhood. Help us keep this tradition alive while raising funds to restore our historic community hub.

Quick Details

Dates: Friday, June 5 (5–11 PM) & Saturday, June 6 (12–11 PM).

Location: N 33rd St & Northwestern Parkway.

Shift Length: 3–4 hours.

Open Roles

Parade Crew (Sat Only): Check-in greeters, parking directors, and safety marshals for our high-energy parade.

'Best of the West' Stage: Emcees, stage hands, and contest runners to help local talent shine.

Festival Tent: Manage the photo booth, sell merch, and handle raffle tickets.

Grounds Crew: Keep the festival clean (trash maintenance) or run the dunk tank.


Agency: Portland Festival, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jun 5, 2026 through Jun 6, 2026

Zip Code: 40212

Allow Groups: Yes