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Annual Holiday Attractions in Downtown Portland
Portland, Oregon comes alive during the holiday with these annual events. Spend a few days here and you will see why Portland, Oregon is one of the best travel destinations in the country! There are too many local holiday events to mention in one blog post so visit downtownportland.org and plan your own outing.
Festival of Lights at The Grotto – Through Friday, December 30, 2011.. Closed Christmas Day
The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights is the largest Christmas choral festival in the world. The 2011 festival features nearly 170 indoor holiday concerts and an amazing display of more than 500,000 lights. illuminates the largest choral festival A petting zoo, puppet shows and seasonal food and beverages also highlight the event.
Parade of Christmas Ships – December 8 – 20, 2011
This year marks the 57th year for the Christmas Ship Parade on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers in Portland, Oregon. This fleet of 55-60 brightly lit boats has staged performances on the Willamette and Columbia rivers during the holiday season. Visit the Christmas Ships website for dates, times and best viewing locations.
ZooLights Festival – Through Jan. 1 (closed Dec. 24 & 25)
The Oregon Zoo becomes a holiday fairyland as one of Portland’s largest light displays blazes to life. More than a million sparkling lights transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Decorated train rides, kids’ activities, and music by community groups.
From great coffee to beautiful lights to the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Portland will be merry this season!
Our halls are decked and our stockings are hung! Yes, the weather outside IS indeed frightful….so come inside and unwind in our warm and welcoming lobby. Luxurious hotel amenities which include an indoor pool with spa, fitness room, free WiFi, free covered parking, and a complimentary hot breakfast buffet are sure to please. By the way, it is not too late to take advantage of our “Holiday Specials” and receive a discounted rate! Call 866-968-5757 to learn more.
We have had a “Grand” time decorating our home so it feels more like your home while you are traveling for the holidays. Enjoy these Christmas photos taken by our General Manager, Josh Sanders!
Decorated for Christmas!
Warm and Cozy Fireplace
Our Christmas "elves" are ready to help make your season bright!
During the past few weeks, there has been a distinctly joyful and spirited feeling among the hotel staff and our guests. This will be our very first Christmas in our new hotel- and everyone seems to be getting into the holiday mood with parties and other holiday events. Our neighbors at Bridgeport Village have really been living it up this season; hope you enjoy some of these images from their holiday events so far (photos courtesy of Bridgeport Village). Wherever your travels take you this Christmas- Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Grand Hotel Bridgeport Staff!
Tualatin Valley Jazz Band performed at Light Up The Night.
Santa's Village
All Aboard!
The Bridgeport Express (11am-2pm and 3pm-6pm through Wednesday, December 23
Holiday shoppers of all ages have enjoyed taking a break and climbing aboard The Bridgeport Express. The solar operated, trackless holiday train is free, fun and travels around the village. Frequent stops include: Sur La Table, Coach, Urban Outfitters, Borders Book & Music and in between Coldwater Creek & Talbots.
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