PORTLAND, Ore. — Summer time is here in Portland and with that comes a line-up of fun, outdoor events that make the most out of the beautiful weather.
This year, many long-running traditions are coming back to Portland, including the Waterfront Blues Festival and Mt. Tabor's Soapbox Derby. But there's also a new addition — Project Pabst festival is returning to Portland's waterfront after seven years.
Here's a list of nine big events happening in Portland this summer
Waterfront Blues Festival
When: July 4-7
Where: Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Main festival entry is at 1400 Southwest Naito Parkway, Portland
What: One of downtown Portland's largest and longest-running music festivals features local musical legends and artists from around the world to celebrate the blues, soul, funk and R&B. The festival also has a fireworks show over the Willamette River to mark Fourth of July.
Tickets are required.
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Portland Craft Beer Festival
When: July 4-6
Where: Elizabeth Caruthers Park: 3508 South Moody Avenue, Portland
What: Breweries around Portland showcase their craft beer, ciders, meads and wines.
Tickets are required.
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44th Annual Cathedral Park Jazz Festival
When: July 19-21
Where: Cathedral Park, at 8706 North Bradford Street
What: The landmark jazz festival is a free event that celebrates jazz, blues, soul artists and more. This year, the line-up includes 15 artists in the three-day event.
No tickets required.
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Portland Highland Games
When: July 20
Where: Mt. Hood Community College
What: A uniquely Scottish experience merges with Portland in an event that features Scottish pipe bands, bagpipers and drummers, dancers and fiddlers.
Tickets are required.
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Portland Pride Parade
When: July 21
Where: Downtown Portland
What: Pride Northwest is putting on its 30th Pride Parade in Portland celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ+) communities.
No tickets required.
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Project Pabst Festival
When: July 27-28
Where: Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Main festival entry is at 1400 Southwest Naito Parkway, Portland
What: The two-day festival returns to Portland after seven years. The line-up includes Billy Idol, T-Pain, Big Thief, Violent Femmes, and more.
Tickets are required.
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Pickathon Music Festival
When: Aug. 1-4
Where: Pendarvis Farm: 16581 Southeast Hagen Road, Happy Valley
What: With seven different venues on Pendarvis Farm, festival goers can dance to artists with the backdrops of the forest, hills and farm buildings. This year's lineup includes Courtney Barnett, Bella White, Bonnie Prince Billy and Vincent Neil Emerson.
Tickets are required.
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Providence Bridge Pedal
When: Aug. 11
Where: Portland
What: Thousands of people come out to celebrate Providence Bridge pedal every summer to bicycle over bridges that are car-free.
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Mount Tabor Soapbox Derby
When: Aug. 17
Where: Mt. Tabor Park, at Southeast 60th Avenue
What: Around 42 teams ride their homemade derby cars down the hills of Mt. Tabor Park in spectacular fun.
No tickets required
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