Portland Blues and Jazz Dance Society is proud to present Rose City Blues 2026- Mardi Gras Jamboree!

February 20- 22, 2026

Featuring New Orleans style music from…

The Norman Sylvester Band
Curtis Salgado
The Webfoot Brass Band
Kevin Selfe Duo

Featuring Dance workshops by:
Undre Reed (Yakima)
Michael Galen (Portland)
Rachel Stirling (Portland)
Lila Faria and Dillon Arevelo (Seattle)

Daytime dance workshops and evening dances at the beautiful and historic Alberta Abbey.

During the Main Band Breaks:
Instructor Showcase and LED Parade Friday Night
Mix and Match Dance Contest Saturday Night
Solo Dance Contest Sunday Night

We are proud to partner with Misti Krewe of Nimbus to feature an indoor parade!

In celebration of Black History Month we will be honoring Black history through dance!

Thank you Azita Roshani for this year's logo!

Attendees will be required to do daily testing for the event. Masks are encouraged and provided.