7:00PM - The fleet assembles in front of M. James Gleason Boat Ramp at 43rd/NE Marine Drive, crosses to the Washington side near Tidewater Cove, then heads downriver to the I-5 Bridge Area. Estimated viewing timing: Surprise Beach 7:30 PM, Grant Street Pier 7:50, the Holiday Inn 8:15 and Hayden Bay 8:30 PM. The fleet can be seen from both sides of the river and is out for about two hours.
Note: Parade schedules may be impacted due to weather conditions, debris in the river, and commercial river traffic. It is not possible for us to give exact times at specific viewing locations.
The following list of restaurants and hotels 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
The Sextant Bar & Galley
4035 NE Marine Dr
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 281-5944
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.
Rotary Way (West of I-5)