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Christmas Ships Parade – Columbia River (2026)

When

Thu, Dec 3 · 7:00 PM–9:00 PMEvenings departing Gleason Boat Ramp at 7:00 PM: Dec 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 2026.

Where

M. James Gleason Boat Ramp (fleet assembly point)43rd/NE Marine Drive, PortlandOpen in Google Maps ↗

Ages

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Cost

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Organizer

Christmas Ships Parade

Upcoming dates: Thu, Dec 3 · Fri, Dec 4 · Mon, Dec 7 · Tue, Dec 8 · Wed, Dec 9 · Fri, Dec 11 · Tue, Dec 15 · Wed, Dec 16 · Thu, Dec 17 · Fri, Dec 18

The Columbia River fleet of the Christmas Ships parade assembles in front of the M. James Gleason Boat Ramp and cruises to viewing areas including the Vancouver Waterfront/Hayden Bay, North Portland Harbor, Washington Shores/Wintler Park and the I-205/Steamboat Landing/SE 164th area; boats are out about two hours. Other 2026 combined-fleet runs leave from Camas/Washougal (Dec 5), St. Helens (Dec 12) and Scappoose (Dec 13), plus a Nov 27 Santa escort for the Vancouver Rotary tree lighting.