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 returns to RiverPlace Marina. Note: Due to weather conditions, debris in the river, and commercial river traffic with the right of way, it is not possible to give 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 approximately two hours.
The following list of cruise ships/restaurants/hotels provide excellent opportunities to see the parade.
River Cruises: | |
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The Portland Spirit Boards at Tom McCall Waterfront Park 503-224-3900 800-224-3901 |
Willamette Star |
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The Crystal Dolphin Caruthers Landing (110 S.E. Caruthers) (503) 224-3900 800-224-3901 |
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Yacht Tubs |
Restaurants: | |
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The Old Spaghetti Factory 0715 S.W. Bancroft St. Portland, OR 97239 503-222-5375 |
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Upstream Coffee 315 S Montgomery St #200 Portland, OR 97201 971.302.6014 |
Outdoor Viewing | |
* Sellwood River Front Park, SE Spokane & Oaks Parkway | |
* Waterfront Park, SW Front & Clay | |
* South Waterfront Greenway | |
* Willamette Park, SW Macadam & Nebraska | |
* Riverplace Espanade, [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 |
SCHEDULES ARE ALWAYS SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH BOATING SAFETY, WEATHER OR OTHER REASONS BEYOND
CONTROL OF CHRISTMAS SHIPS, INC.