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The 2012 Christmas Ships & Winter Solstice Bonfire - Sat., Dec. 15th

People enjoy the bonfire at the Winter Solstice

The Milwaukie Winter Solstice event has been a cherished tradition for years. Come down to the Milwaukie Riverfront park and watch the Christmas Ship fleet cruise the Willammette River! Warm by bonfire, enjoy yummy treats (for sale) and listen to the carols.

Please join us for the 2012 Winter Solstice Bonfire and Christmas Ships!

Saturday, December 15th, 2012
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Milwaukie Riverfront/Jefferson St. Boat Ramp

According to the Christmas Ship Schedule at 5:00PM both fleets will leave RiverPlace Marina (downtown Portland) headed to Lake Oswego. They will pass by Milwaukie around 5:30pm, subject to weather and river conditions. The ships will go as far as George Rogers Park and then turn back to Portland.

• View The Christmas Ships around 5:30 p.m.
• Purchase Hot Cocoa, Coffee, Hot Dogs & Desserts
• Listen To the Dickens Carolers
• Warm By The Bonfire

Due to parking restraints, please park on the east side of McLoughlin and walk to the event.

For more information please call Beth Ragel at (503) 786-7568.