7:00PM - Columbia Fleet assembles in front of M. James Gleason Boat Ramp at 43rd/NE Marine Drive. The fleet will remain in the area of the boat ramp for 15 minutes then cross the river to Tidewater Cove, proceeding upriver to Wintler Park. About 7:30PM, the fleet will head downriver to the I-5 Bridge and restaurants and can be seen from both sides of the river. The parade will return to the Oregon side below the I-5 bridge.
The following locations provide excellent opportunities to see the parade.
The Cove
5731 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver, WA
(360) 360-5000
Holiday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront
909 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland
(503) 283-4466
Hotel Indigo Vancouver
550 Waterfront Way
Vancouver, WA
(360) 816-0058
Salty's on the Columbia
3839 NE Marine Dr, Portland
(503) 288-4444
Maryhill Winery Tasting Room and Bistro
801 Waterfront Way, Suite 105
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 450-6211
The Sextant Bar & Galley
4035 NE Marine Dr
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 281-5944
Twigs Bistro - Vancouver
801 Waterfront Way
Suite 103
Vancouver, WA 98660
Willamette Valley Vineyards - Vancouver Tasting Room
801 Waterfront Way, Ste #205,
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 718-7312
McMenamins on the Columbia
1801 S.E. Columbia River Dr.
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 699-1521
Outdoor Viewing Locations:
M. James Gleason Boat Ramp, 4325 NE Marine Dr, Portland. The large parking lot provides excellent viewing. The gate will be kept open later to allow spectators to view the ships as they assemble approximately 6:45 to 7:05pm. $5 parking applies.
Viewing is also good in areas along NE Marine Drive from NE 29th to 42nd St
Rotary Way (West of I-5)