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

Killer Queen PDX

October 19

Portland is hosting the national championship for the indie arcade game Killer Queen, and we would like to celebrate by lighting up the bridge in the official game colors, blue and gold. The tournament will be held the weekend of

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Steven Talbot Auction

November 5

The bridge will be Burnt orange and teal.

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Color The World Orange for CRPS/RSD Awareness

November 6

Color The World Orange is an annual event held the ﬁrst Monday of November to spread awareness of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also known as Reﬂex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), a debilitating never condition.

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WHY LIGHT PORTLAND’S BRIDGES?

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Upcoming Bridge Lighting Events

Killer Queen PDX

Steven Talbot Auction

Color The World Orange for CRPS/RSD Awareness