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, arriving at Surprise Beach at approximately 7:40 PM. We parade in that area for about 20 minutes and then continue under the I-5 Bridge to the Vancouver Waterfront. We arrive at Grant Street Pier at approximately 8:10 PM and parade in front the surrounding waterfront for about 20 minutes before continuing toward Grandma’s Cove on the Oregon Side. We then head upriver, parading by the Holiday Inn and arriving at Hayden Bay at approximately 8:45 PM. The fleet can be seen from both sides of the river and is out for about two hours.
The following restaurants and hotels provide excellent opportunities to see the parade.
Twigs Bistro - Vancouver
801 Waterfront Way
Suite 103
Vancouver, WA 98660
Hotel Indigo Vancouver
550 Waterfront Way
Vancouver, WA
(360) 816-0058
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
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
Maryhill Winery Tasting Room and Bistro
801 Waterfront Way, Suite 105
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 450-6211
Willamette Valley Vineyards - Vancouver Tasting Room
801 Waterfront Way, Ste #205,
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 718-7312
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)