Oregon Zoo's baby elephant Tula-Tu has been named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Grand Floral Parade, a highlight of Portland's Rose Festival.

Tula-Tu, Oregon Zoo's baby elephant, to be Grand Marshal at Portland Rose Festival's parade, appearing as a larger-than-life on a float in her honor.

One of the Oregon Zoo’s newest residents - Tula-Tu - is being honored as the Grand Marshal of the Rose Festival Grand Floral ...

However, this does not mean that Tula-Tu will ride on a float through downtown Portland.