Portland has some great traditions! This year was the first time that George and I saw the "Portland Christmas Ship's Parade" and we saw it right from our own apartment clubhouse and sidewalk.
This was the 60th anniversary of the parade. Fifty-nine ships participated...seems like they should have gotten one more so that there would have been 60! Some of the skippers have been involved for more than 20 consecutive years. The ships are privately owned and range from 50' feet long to little 18' ships. Our ski boat was larger than some of them. Each is decked out with Christmas lights.
Since is was raining (another fine Portland tradition!!!), I used a small waterproof camera so my pictures aren't the best. It is hard to get a clear photo of a moving ship with blinking Christmas lights. I did find a professional shot of one of my favorite ships.
Merry Christmas from Santa sailing down the Willamette River!!!
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