Columbia Fleet: M. James Gleason Boat Ramp to Washington Shores/Wintler Park

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📍Location

  • M. James Gleason Boat Ramp

    Northeast (NE)
    4325 Northeast Marine Drive
    Portland, OR, 97218
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Columbia Fleet: M. James Gleason Boat Ramp to Washington Shores/Wintler Park

When
Monday, Dec 7, 2026 · 7 PM to 9 PM+1 more date
Where
M. James Gleason Boat RampNortheast (NE)4325 Northeast Marine Drive
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About this event

7:00PM - Columbia Fleet assembles in front of M. James Gleason Boat Ramp, 43rd/NE Marine Drive. The fleet will remain in the area of the boat ramp for 15 minutes then cross the river to Tidewater Cove, proceeding upriver to Lieser Point. The fleet will then head downriver to the I-5 Bridge and restaurants and can be seen from both sides of the river. The parade will return to the Oregon side below the I-5 bridge.

The Cove
5731 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver, WA
(360) 360-5000

Holiday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront
909 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland
(503) 283-4466

Hotel Indigo Vancouver
550 Waterfront Way
Vancouver, WA
(360) 816-0058

Salty's on the Columbia
3839 NE Marine Dr, Portland

4035 NE Marine Dr
Portland, OR 97211

McMenamins on the Columbia
1801 S.E. Columbia River Dr.
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 699-1521

  • M. James Gleason Boat Ramp, 4325 NE Marine Dr, Portland. The large parking lot provides excellent viewing. The gate will be kept open later to allow spectators to view the ships as they assemble approximately 6:45 to 7:05pm. $5 parking applies.
  • Viewing is also good in areas along NE Marine Drive from NE 29th to 42nd St
  • Rotary Way (West of I-5)

📊Event Scores

Scale of productionProduced: a dedicated venue, ticketed show or multi-part program
Social loadLow: shared space with strangers, no obligation to talk

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