7:00PM - The Willamette Fleet assembles in front of Riverplace Marina (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland) and travels upriver to the area of the Milwaukie Boat Ramp. At the boat ramp, the fleet turns and heads back downriver. On the way back to Riverplace Marina, the fleet will go in below Oaks Park toward Holgate Channel and in front of the floating homes at Oregon Yacht Club.
Note: Due to weather conditions, debris in the river, and commercial river traffic with the right of way, it is not possible to give exact times when we will pass viewing areas. The fleet should arrive at Milwaukie Bay Riverfront Park around 8:00PM and then will work its way back to Riverplace Marina. The fleet will be out for close to three hours.
The following locations provide excellent opportunities to see the parade.
River Cruises & Excursions:
The Portland Spirit Cruises and Events
Restaurants:
The Old Spaghetti Factory
0715 S.W. Bancroft St.
Portland, OR 97239
503-222-5375
Outdoor Viewing:
Sellwood River Front Park, SE Spokane & Oaks Parkway
Waterfront Park, SW Front & Clay
Willamette Park, SW Macadam & Nebraska
Riverplace Esplanade (west end of Marquam Bridge) -- 0300 Block SW Montgomery, Portland
Powers Marine Park (limited parking), SW Macadam, south of Sellwood Bridge
Milwaukie Bay Riverfront Park (Jefferson Boat Ramp) -- 11001 SE McLoughlin, Milwaukie