Santa's reindeer ride the waves during a Christmas Ships Fleet parade on the Columbia River (photo by Cheryl Landes) In 2022, the Christmas Ships Fleet will celebrate 68 years of sailing, bringing holiday joy to spectators from St. Helens, Oregon, to Camas-Washougal, Washington, on the Columbia River and from Portland to Lake Oswego, Oregon, on … Continue reading 2022 marks 68th season for the Portland Christmas Ships parade
Photo by Cheryl Landes Odessa is a small town in Eastern Washington (population 882), but when Deutschefest rolls around the third weekend in September, thousands of people flock here to enjoy delicious authentic homemade German food, a biergarten stretching a city block, parade, live music, and even helicopter rides. Odessa's Deutschefest, which celebrates its 50th … Continue reading Odessa’s Deutschefest celebrates 50th anniversary September 16-19
Image by Victoria Borodinova from Pixabay Head on down to Tom McCall Waterfront Park on Saturday, July 31, for all things mermaid. Check out the interactive mermaid booth, educational booths, a live mermaid tank exhibit, music, art, and a parade. The festivities start at 11 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. between the Morrison Bridge … Continue reading Portlandia Mermaid Parade & Festival July 31
Santa's reindeer ride the waves during a Christmas Ships Fleet parade on the Columbia River (photo by Cheryl Landes) The 2021 schedule for the Christmas Ships Fleet in Portland is posted for the Columbia and Willamette River fleets. The fleets will sail December 3-21. Routes vary, so check the pages linked below for more information … Continue reading 2021 Portland Christmas Ships Fleet parade schedule
Vintage John Deere tractor (photo by Cheryl Landes) Step back in time to watch vintage machinery in operation and learn about those original innovations at the 50th annual Great Oregon Steam-up at Powerland Heritage Park in Brooks. Activities include traditional tractor pulls, threshing, flour milling, steam sawmilling, fire appartus demos, and train and trolley rides. … Continue reading The Great Oregon Steam-up at Powerland Heritage Park
Fireworks over the Columbia River at Rainier Days in the Park in Rainier, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) Rainier Days in the Park is a three-day festival with a parade, carnival, food and craft vendors, and live music. The 2021 event runs Friday-Sunday, July 9-11, at Rainier City Park in Rainier, Oregon. The fun starts … Continue reading Rainier Days in the Park July 9-11
Get ready for a full day of festivities at the Fort Dalles Fourth celebration in The Dalles, Oregon. The fun starts with an early morning run and ends late evening with fireworks. Here's the schedule: 7 a.m.—Rocket Run at the Bargeway Pub, 1535 Bargeway Road8 a.m.—Community Breakfast at the Bargeway Pub9 a.m.—Community Yoga at the … Continue reading The Fort Dalles Fourth celebration is on in The Dalles, Oregon
A classic tractor in a parade in Harrisburg, Oregon (photo credit: Harrisburg July 4th Celebration - Oregon) What is a reverse July 4th parade? It's where the residents and businesses decorate their homes, build a float in their yard, or display a classic car or tractor. The possibilities for creativty are endless! These festive homes … Continue reading Reverse parade on July 4 in Harrisburg, Oregon
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay On Thursday, July 1, the Go Fourth Festival kicks off in Longview, Washington, with an evening fun run. The next three days are full of activities for the entire family: pancake breakfasts sponsored by the Lion's Club, a kids fest, live music, food vendors, golf, carnival, parade, and more. … Continue reading Go Fourth Festival July 1-4 in Longview, Washington
Image by jimo663 via Pixabay The St. Paul Rodeo returns after a year's postponement from the coronavirus pandemic. Bronc and bull riders, along with other rodeo athletes, will perform nightly Wednesday, June 30-Sunday, July 4. Fireworks end the rodeo each night. Other activities include food booths, a carnival, and the Main Street Parade on July … Continue reading The St. Paul Rodeo is back June 30-July 4
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