Christmas Ships Parade on the Columbia River

A Clark County Tradition for 57 Years.

One of the most unique Christmas lighting displays around Clark County starts this Thursday, December 8, 2011. It’s time for the 57th Annual Christmas Ships Parade!

The Christmas Ship Parade started out as one lone sailboat, and now the fleet averages 55 to 60 ships (between the Columbia River and Willamette River fleets) adorned with Christmas lights and decorations, and will be on parade every night beginning December 8 and ending December 20, 2011! The parade begins at … [Continue reading this Article]

Columbia River Christmas Ship Parade

A Vancouver Tradition for 56 Years!

In case you haven’t noticed, it’s Christmastime! What a wonderful time to relax and take in all the beauty our community has to offer, especially after dark. Not only do our neighborhoods light up, but so does the Columbia River.

2010 marks the 56th season of the Christmas Ship Parade on the Columbia River (and the Willamette River in Portland). The fleet averages 55 to 60 ships adorned with Christmas lights and decorations, and will be on parade every … [Continue reading this Article]

Camas Washougal Riverside Concert Series

Final Concert of the 2010 Season.

Bring your own low-back lawn chairs and blanket to Marina Park this Saturday, August 21 for the final concert in the Port of Camas-Washougal 2010 Riverside Concert Series. Variety performers, the SlimJims, will be playing from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, followed by the headliner band, Southern Cross from 4 – 6 p.m.

“We had a great turnout for our July concert and anticipate a repeat for our final summer event,” David Ripp, executive director. The Camas Lions Club… [Continue reading this Article]

Kickin’ It Like a Chieftain

Columbia River Womens’ Soccer Hosting Summer Camp.

Come play, learn, and have fun with the Lady Chiefs! This unique soccer camp is a great opportunity for girls, ages U11-U14, to play with, and learn from, the Women’s Soccer State Champions, the Columbia River High School Varsity Soccer Team! Camp runs July 6 through 9, so send in your registration now!

Head coach Colleen McKinney and championship players will personally create a great experience that focuses on the joy of the game of soccer while teaching … [Continue reading this Article]

Christmas Ship Parade in Clark County

Lighting Up the Columbia River.

I love driving around looking at Christmas lights on homes throughout Clark County. But, there’s something extra special about watching Christmas lights as they float down a dark Columbia River.

2009 marks the 55th year for the Christmas Ship Parade on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers.  There will be a special performance in Camas, Wa on December 5th, 2009, then fleet will be out every night from December 9th to December 20, 2009.  It’s amazing to me that the Christmas … [Continue reading this Article]