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Christmas Ships Parade (Willamette and Columbia rivers)
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Free holiday boat parade on published routes for selected nights Dec 3-20, 2026. Routes vary by night; weather can change timing.
Christmas Ships Parade (Willamette and Columbia rivers) is a cultural event at Willamette and Columbia rivers, viewed from public riverbank viewpoints in the Portland area, scheduled on Thursday, December 3, 2026. Event Beast lists it with the date, venue and a link to the official page so you can decide whether it belongs in your plans.
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Event facts
- Event
- Christmas Ships Parade (Willamette and Columbia rivers)
- Date
- Thursday, December 3, 2026
- Venue
- Willamette and Columbia rivers, viewed from public riverbank viewpoints
- Area
- Portland
- Category
- Cultural
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Questions
When is Christmas Ships Parade (Willamette and Columbia rivers)?
Thursday, December 3, 2026. Check the official page for door and start times, which can change.
Where is it?
Willamette and Columbia rivers, viewed from public riverbank viewpoints, in the Portland area.
How do I get tickets?
Use the Learn more link above. It opens the official page, where tickets and the latest information are available.
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