Photo courtesy of St. Johns Parade organizers
Enjoy an afternoon of community fun at the St. Johns Parade this May.
Since 1963, the parade has been a tradition in the North Portland. Here are the details about this year’s event.
2025 St. Johns Parade
On Saturday, May 10 at noon, watch the parade travel through the heart of St. Johns in Portland. The parade brings the community together for a lively procession of floats, bands and drill teams.
The event is conveniently taking place during the St. Johns Bizarre. So you can enjoy entertainment, food and fun all day.
Here is a map of the 2025 parade route:
Photo courtesy of parade organizers
The route travels along Lombard Street in St. Johns. It begins on N Burr Ave at the corner of N Leonard St. The parade turns right onto N Lombard St. and proceeds through downtown St. Johns. It then turns right on N New York Ave. then continues to N Central St. before ending after the St. Johns Community Center, at the corner of N Central St and N John Ave.
If you’re looking for directions, set your navigation St. Johns Plaza, N Lombard St. and N Philadelphia Ave. in Portland. Parking is available along nearby streets.
The parade is a free event. If you’re interested, you can enter the parade. All entries that align with the family atmosphere of the parade are welcome.
For more information, visit the parade’s website.
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