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The Next Big Thing Downtown

Join us at TriMet's 5th & 6th Avenues Street Fair on July 19 in the heart of downtown Portland between SW Washington and Taylor streets from 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Celebrate the progress of light rail construction and the transformation of the transit mall into a vibrant and inviting place. This day-long celebration promises lots of family fun.

Enjoy the outdoors and live music at:

Red Star Roast House and Tavern, SW 5th & Washington

  • Laurie Martinson's piano student showcase, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
  • Laurie Martinson's piano student showcase, 2-3 p.m.
  • Michael Allen Harrison, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • Tom Grant, 5-6 p.m.
  • Outside dining and beer garden, all day

Porto Terra Tuscan Grill & Bar, SW 6th & Taylor

  • John Bunzow, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
  • Terry Robb, 2-3 p.m.
  • Jon Koonce, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • Warren Pash, 5-6 p.m.
  • Outside dining and beer garden, all day

Saks Fifth Avenue, SW 5th & Taylor

  • Hoop Shine, Noon-1 p.m.
  • DJ Rick, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
  • KingNik Duo, 5-6 p.m.
  • DJ Rev. Shines, 6:30-8 p.m.

Check out some of the events and activities for you to enjoy:

  • Summer sales from Pioneer Place retailers
  • Cosmetic makeovers and product samples from Macy's
  • Painting demonstration by local artist Gene Gill
  • Beautiful vintage boat, provided by the Maritime Heritage Festival
  • Portland Parks and Recreation's "Rec'n'Roll" bus, featuring craft activities and a climbing wall for kids
  • Outdoor dining and beer garden at Porto Terra Tuscan Grill and Bar and the Red Star Roast House and Tavern
  • Hoops action with the Portland Trail Blazers
  • Face painters and balloon souvenirs for kids
  • Music and dancing to DJ Rick
  • DJ Rev. Shines

And while you're downtown, don't forget to make time to view all the great sand castle exhibits at Kids on the Block's fundraising event, "Sand in the City", at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Entertainment throughout the day will include a puppet show and performances by Radio Disney and Metropolitan Youth Symphony.

Sponsors

The 6th Avenue Street Fair is presented by the Portland Development Commission, TriMet, KGW News Channel 8, 1190 KEX, K103 FM, Trail Blazers, and Downtown Marketing Initiative.

For more information contact Rhonda Danielson at events@portlandmall.org

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