Willamette Light Brigade | Light The Bridges of Portland : Willamette Light Brigade

WHY LIGHT PORTLAND’S BRIDGES?

To make the Willamette River and its bridges the visual focus of our city by night as well as by day.
To visually enhance the historic and remarkable features of the bridges.
To highlight and honor these structures which connect the mutually-dependent east
and west neighborhoods of Portland.
To show in a bright and cheerful manner the civic pride felt by those who live and work here.
To strengthen positive impressions of our city gained by visitors, business and tourist alike.
To add a dimension of delight to river crossings.

Upcoming Bridge Lighting Events

World MS Day

May 30

World MS Day unites individuals and organizations from around the world to raise awareness and move us closer to a world free of MS. The theme for 2017 is ‘Life with MS.’ In 2009, the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF)

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Portland Pride Festival Week

June 10

The light spectrum of the rainbow represents the diversity that makes up the LGBTQIAA* community. Technically, Portland Pride runs Sunday thru Sunday, with both official and unofficial events scheduled on each of the nights. The bridge will be lit

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Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month and The Longest Day

June 21

Go purple during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Raise awareness with the movement’s signature color and learn all the ways you can go purple with the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org/abam. On Thursday, June 21, 2018, Portland residents will join advocates

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WHY LIGHT PORTLAND’S BRIDGES?

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Upcoming Bridge Lighting Events

World MS Day

Portland Pride Festival Week

Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month and The Longest Day