Christmas Ships - North Portland Harbor - Combined Fleet

Christmas Ships – North Portland Harbor – Combined Fleet

Portland’s annual Christmas Ship Parade, the longest continually running Christmas Ship parade in America. Since 1954, a 100% volunteer-run organization. An Oregon Heritage Tradition.

Route Details

7:00PM – The combined fleet (Columbia River and Willamette River Fleets) assembles near Salty’s / M Gleason Boat Ramp.  We’ll parade in that area while boats arrive before we take a pass in front of the Tidewater Cove area on the WA side on our way down to North Portland Harbor.  North Portland Harbor is located on the Oregon side of Hayden Island. There is no viewing from your car along the harbor. The fleet is out for about two hours.

Viewing locations at start of parade:

Restaurants: Salty’s Restaurant  3839 NE Marine Drive, Portland 503-288-4444
The Sextant Bar & Galley 4035 NE Marine Drive Portland (503) 281-5944
Hotels: Courtyard Marriott North Portland Harbour 1231 N Anchor Way, Portland 503-735-1818
Outdoor Viewing: James M Gleason Boat Ramp, Large Parking Lot (Multnomah County Sheriff River Patrol’s Office) NE 42nd/Marine Drive, Portland Approximately 6:50 PM   to 7:05 PM.  The gates will be kept open longer so people can view the parade.  The $5 parking still applies.