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Celebrate Portland’s new holiday in the heart of downtown.
503 Day Block Party, named after the city’s area code, is a festive way to show love for our city.
Here’s what to expect at this event:
503 Day Block Party in Downtown Portland
On Saturday, May 3, head downtown for a day celebrating all things Portland at Ankeny Alley. The event is from 1 to 6:03 p.m., exactly five hours and three minutes.
Activities:
- Live music from local bands.
- Karaoke From Hell, Portland’s iconic live-band karaoke group, features surprise local celebrity performers.
- Drag performances bring high energy to the stage.
- An appearance by Dillon T. Pickle, Portland’s favorite sports mascot.
- Contests, giveaways and surprise activities.
- Food and drink options from local vendors, food carts and Ankeny Alley businesses.
- At 5:03 p.m., don’t miss the official proclamation declaring 503 Day an official Portland holiday.
This event is free to attend. The first 100 attendees receive a free 503 Day tote bag filled with swag.
Ankeny Alley is at 221 Southwest Ankeny St. in Portland.
This event is hosted by the employees behind Portland’s daily podcast and newsletter, City Cast Portland and Hey Portland. For more information and to RSVP, visit the event page.
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