Portland Traditions: June 2018 Event Calendar

Get ready to experience all the traditions that Portland has to offer. With this jam packed calendar below I want to help you have an eventful June! I hope to see you at a few of these events!

CityFair

June 1st - 10th

www.rosefestival.org/waterfront/city-fair

This annual event located at Tom McCall Waterfront Park will feature food, beer, carnival rides & games, and RoZone dance parties and concerts.

Starlight Parade

June 2nd

www.rosefestival.org/event/starlight-parade

The Starlight Parade continues to be a longtime festival tradition dating back to the early 1900s—originally floats built on electric trolley cars! Today, approximately 100 illuminated floats, bands and participants will wind their way through the 2.25-mile route downtown. This is a twinkling, summer night downtown that you and the family don’t want to miss. No Charge

Fleet Week

June 6th - 10th

www.rosefestival.org/event/fleet-week

Since 1907 ships and submarines from the U.S Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and the Royal Canadian Navy have dropped anchor at the Portland Waterfront. Over 100 years strong, Fleet Week celebrates active and reserve military personnel and all veterans. Climb aboard and take a tour! No Charge

Portland Fruit Beer Festival

June 8th - 10th

www.fruitbeerfest.com

Join the Portland Fruit Beer Festival for its 8th year! This event boasts the largest selection of fruit beers, food from local venders and music. Located at 7th Avenue & E. Burnside Street. All ages are welcome!

Portland Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

June 9th

www.nordicnorthwest.org/midsummer-festival

Head to Oaks Park to celebrate summer solstice at the 90th Annual Scandinavian Midsummer Festival! It’s tradition to warm up after a long and cold winter by celebrating with friends, food, and drinks. Featuring: a Maypole, food, games, bonfire, Nordic crafts, vendors and artists. Scandinavian roots not required!

Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade

June 9th

www.rosefestival.org/event/grand-floral-parade

For over 100 years, Oregonians have been making memories at the Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade! This cherished highlight of the festival is a colorful reflection of the local, regional and international communities. The parade commences at the Memorial Coliseum at 10am and winds its way downtown along a new 4.2-mile route. No Charge

Dragon Boat Races

June 9th - 10th

www.rosefestival.org/event/dragon-boat-race

As a tradition for the last three decades, The Rose Festival hosts the Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Race. This race will be held on the Willamette River next to the Hawthorne Bridge. Watch more than 80 local and international teams compete in heats that are held every nine minutes! No Charge

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts

June 14th - September 12th

www.zooconcerts.com

Grab your family and friends for one of the many concerts that the Oregon Zoo will be hosting. Enjoy great music by famous artists, food, and local beer & wine selections. Artists include: Ziggy Marley, Violent Femmes, Indigo Girls, The Roots, Amos Lee, Pink Martini, Billy Idol and many more!

Portland Pride Festival and Parade

June 16th - 17th

pridenw.org

This event celebrates equality, the LGBTQ community, friends, families and allies! The parade commences at 11 a.m. Sunday at NW Park Ave. & W Burnside Street (see website for route). The Festival will be held all weekend at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park and features food, beverages and local vendors.

Father’s Day Cruise

June 17th

www.portlandspirit.com/fathersday.php

Treat dad to a cruise on board the Portland Spirit for Father’s Day. This Sunday activity includes a private table, brunch buffet, variety of beverages, dessert and a special treat for Dad! Multiple cruises are available on the Portland Spirit and the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler.

Naked Bike Ride

June 23rd

pdxwnbr.org

This Portland famous event is held in conjunction with the annual World Naked Bike Ride. Hundreds of naked cyclists pedal the streets of Portland to promote bicycling, safe streets, and body positivity. No Charge with suggested donation.

Portland International Beerfest

June 23rd - 24th

www.portland-beerfest.com

This Portland summer weekend tradition has been enjoyed for 17 years! Enjoy over 200 world-class beers (classic styles to exotic new-world hybrids), listen to live music, and stroll the North Park Blocks in The Pearl.