6:00PM - The combined fleet (Columbia River and Willamette River Fleets) assembles at the St. Helens City Docks and parades in front of the docks for approximately 30 minutes before heading downriver to Columbia City. Weather and river conditions permitting, the fleet crosses to the WA side near Woodland, 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.

Outdoor viewing locations:

• Columbia Courthouse (above the St. Helens City Docks)

• Columbia View Park, 3 Strand St, St Helens

• Sand Island (access by boat only)

• Caples House Museum, 1925 First St, Columbia City

• Pixie Park, Columbia City

• Columbia Riverfront RV Park, 1881 Dike Rd, Woodland, WA 98674 (requires reservation)