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Red confetti falls in front of a crowd of Formula E fans cheering on the race. Almost every single person is holding their phones up in the air to try to take a video.

Events

Formula E whirs into town for second lap at Portland E-Prix

The all-electric racing event brings on-track excitement and off-track entertainment to its charged-up fanbase June 29-30.

May 15, 2024

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Ben McBee

SOLVE volunteers in bright vests use trash grabbers to pick up litter along the picturesque Willamette River.

City

Waterway Cleanup Series highlights cleanliness of our rivers, streams, and creeks

SOLVE and Clackamas Water Environment Services team up to support litter cleanup projects across the region from May to September.

May 15, 2024

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Ben McBee

A woman wearing a grey alien mask pets a dog

Events

The 24th annual McMenamins UFO Festival

Extraterrestrials of all kinds will land their spacecraft in McMinnville in honor of the historic 1950 Trent UFO sighting with a parade, speakers, and more.

May 15, 2024

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Ben McBee

A person kneels in front of a large art installation in the shape of a giant anglerfish with an open mouth and illuminated sword-like teeth.

Events

Dive into ‘Fathom,’ an undersea-themed immersive art experience

Presented by art collective Roboto Octopodo, the walk-through exhibition is designed to encourage play for all ages.

May 14, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

A historic photo shows the parade procession during the Portland Rose Festival circa 1908.

City

History of the Portland Rose Festival

Founders of the event hoped to make our city the “summer capital of the world.”

May 13, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

Red, yellow, green, and pink florals cover the bottom 8 ft or so of a light pole on a sidewalk outside of Lan Su Chinese Garden.

Events

The City of Roses bursts into bloom with large-scale public floral displays

April showers have brought May flowers in the form of the second annual Bloom Tour and pop-up installations.

May 10, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

This over-the-shoulder view shows a brown wooden table set with multiple dishes of varying sizes. Some plates bear colorful leafy greens while others contain burgundy-colored rice and curry.

Food

Get to know Portland’s 2024 James Beard Award finalists

Two chefs and two restaurants are among the honorees.

May 10, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

a man and a woman stand against a railing

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A portrait of Bill Naito in 1990 shows a kind looking, elderly man wearing large glasses and a watch. He poses leaning his chin, covered in a low beard, on top of his stacked fists.

City

Seeking out the legacy of Bill Naito

Understanding the civic leader and entrepreneur’s contributions to Portland is key to truly knowing the city of today.

May 9, 2024

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Ben McBee

A historic photo shows flipped cars and devastation caused by a flood

History

Vanport Mosaic Festival keeps important history alive in Portland

The 9th Vanport Mosaic Festival will take place Saturday, May 18-Saturday, June 1, 2024.

May 9, 2024

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Ben McBee