Christmas Ship Parade, Portland, Oregon

James M Gleason Boat Ramp, Washington Shoreline

7:00PM - Columbia Fleet assembles in front of James M. Gleason Boat Ramp, 43rd/NE Marine Drive. Tonight the fleet will remain the first hour in the area of the boat ramp, and across the river to the Washington Shoreline.

About 8PM, the fleet will head downriver to the I-5 Bridge and restaurants.

The fleet can be seen from both sides of the river. The fleet is out for about two hours.

Please book your Christmas Parties at the listed hotels and restaurants which support the Christmas Ship Parade by donating to our non-profit organization. Without their support, there would be no parade. (Scroll down for outdoor viewing areas)

Restaurants:

Beaches Restaurant & Bar 1919 SE Columbia River Dr., Vancouver [503] 222-9947	Salty's on the Columbia 3839 NE Marine Dr, Portland (503) 288-4444
Joe's Crab Shack 101 Columbia Way Vancouver (360) 693-9211	Shenanigan's Restaurant Red Lion Hotel on the River 909 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland (503) 283-4466
McMenamin's on the Columbia 1801 SE Columbia River Dr Vancouver, WA 98661-8030 360 699-1521	Sextant Bar & Galley 4035 NE Marine Drive Portland (503) 281-5944

Hotels:

Red Lion Hotel on the River 909 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland (503) 283-4466	Red Lion Inn at the Quay 100 Columbia Street Vancouver (503) 285-0636

Outdoor Viewing Areas:

Vancouver Landing at Terminal One
Waterfront Park [ West of I-5 ]

Hayden Bay is on the north side of Hayden Island

Marine Park
SE Marine Park & Columbia Way, Vancouver

James M Gleason Boat Ramp, Large Parking Lot ( River Patrol's Office) NE 42nd/Marine Drive, Portland. Ships can be seen here at 7:00PM

Viewing is also good in areas along
NE Marine Drive from NE 29th to 42nd St