Portland Christmas Boat Parade 2024 Olympics. During chilly evenings in the first half of december,. Every year, portland and vancouver residents line the columbia and willamette rivers to watch a fleet of 55 to 60 festively decorated sailboats and yachts parade down the waterfront.
Since 1954, our beloved christmas ships parade has been a staple of the holiday season, lighting up the willamette and columbia rivers. Where to watch the parade on the willamette river.