6:00PM - The combined fleet (Columbia River and Willamette River Fleets) assembles at the St. Helens City Docks and heads downriver to Columbia City, and weather/river conditions permitting crosses to the WA side and the RV Park, then returns to St. Helens City Docks. The fleet is out about two hours. Ships remain overnight at St. Helens City Docks and leave Sunday for the trip up Multnomah Channel.
The following list of restaurants provide excellent opportunities to see the parade.
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| Klondike Restaurant & Bar 71 Cowlitz Street St. Helens, OR 97051 503-366-2634 |
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| The Roof 31 Cowlitz Street St. Helens, OR 97051 |
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| Roy Thai 295 Strand St. Helens, OR 97051 503-410-5155 |
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Dockside Steak & Pasta |
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| Good Things Cafe & Bakery 291 S. 1st Street St. Helens, OR 97051 503-369-6154 |
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| Kozy Korner Restaurant 371 Columbia Blvd St Helens, OR 97051 (503) 397-9754 |
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| Dari Delish 1680 Columbia Blvd. St. Helens, OR 97051 503-397-2129 |
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| The Village Inn 535 S. Columbia River Hwy. St. Helens, OR 97051 503-397-1490 |
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| Sunshine Pizza 2124 Columbia Blvd. St. Helens, OR 97051 503-397-3211 |
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| Wild Currant 201 S 1st Street St. Helens, OR 97051 503-366-9099 |
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| Outdoor viewing locations: | |
| * Columbia Courthouse -- above the St. Helens City Docks | |
| * Columbia View Park -- [south of courthouse parking lot] | |
| * Sand Island -- Access by boat only | |
| * Caples House Museum, 1925 First St, Columbia City 6-8P Cookies and hot chocolate w/donation |
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| * Pixie Park, Columbia City | |
SCHEDULES ARE ALWAYS SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH BOATING SAFETY, WEATHER OR OTHER REASONS BEYOND
CONTROL OF CHRISTMAS SHIPS, INC.
