M. James Gleason Boat Ramp / Washington Shores / Wintler Park

Route Details

7:00PM - Columbia Fleet assembles in front of M. James Gleason Boat Ramp, 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 list of restaurants and hotels provide excellent opportunities to see the parade. 

Restaurants:

	Beaches Restaurant & Bar 1919 SE Columbia River Dr. Vancouver (360) 699-1592
	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
	McMennamins on the Columbia 1801 S.E. Columbia River Dr. Vancouver, WA 98661 (360) 699-1521
	Who Song and Larry's 111 Southeast Columbia Way Vancouver, Wa  98661 (360) 695-1198
Hotels:
	Red Lion Hotel on the River  909 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland  (503) 283-4466
Outdoor Viewing Locations:
* James M Gleason Boat Ramp parking Lot NE 4rd/Marine Drive.  Ships can be seen here at 7:00PM. The gates will be kept open longer so people can view the parade.  The $5 parking still applies.
* Viewing is also good in areas along NE Marine Drive from NE 29th to 42nd St
* Marine Park - SE Marine Park & Columbia Way - Vancouver
* Vancouver Landing at Terminal One - Waterfront Park (West of I-5)