There is always something noteworthy happening on the Willamette River and this last week has been especially noteworthy. Fleet Week coincides with the celebration of Portland and the Rose Festival. One of the purposes of Fleet Week is to celebrate and thank the active and reserve military personnel and all veterans. So much happening on the […]
Fleet Week
Fleet Week and Rose Festival
Portland is celebrating it’s 109th Rose Festival this year. Since the very first Rose Festival in 1907, visiting ships and other fleet-related elements (like submarines) have been coming to Portland’s waterfront — so this is also Fleet Week. One of the purposes of Fleet Week is to celebrate and thank the active and reserve military personnel and all […]
