Is Cinco de Mayo Festival happening in Portland?

Returning in May 2021, the fiesta boasts three full days packed with festivities and culturally immersive programming at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. During the event, festival-goers can experience the spirit of Mexico through music, arts, dance and sport.

What’s happening in Portland in July?

Explore more things to do and see in July in Portland.

  • Oregon Brewers Festival.
  • Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival.
  • Chamber Music Northwest’s Summer Festival.
  • Portland Farmers Market.
  • Summer Free for All.
  • Summer Events Round-Up.
  • Summer Concert Round-Up.
  • JAW Festival: A Playwrights’ Festival.

What’s happening in Portland in August?

More Summer Events

  • Portland Farmers Market. Enjoy fresh, local produce, meals and treats at every Portland Farmers Market location.
  • Portland Street Fairs.
  • Summer Concert Round-Up.
  • Portland Sunday Parkways.
  • Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn.
  • Portland Saturday Market.

What is there to do in Portland in October?

The arrival of autumn in Portland brings plenty of things to do and see in and around Portland.

  • The Corn Maize on Sauvie Island.
  • Grand Prix of Portland.
  • Time-Based Art (TBA) Festival.
  • Portland Queer Film Festival.
  • Portland Open Studios.
  • West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta.
  • The Portland Book Festival.

Is July a good time to visit Portland?

The best time to visit Portland is from June to August, when consistently warm weather allows the city’s outdoorsy culture to thrive. Plus, summer is when the city’s roses (especially at the International Rose Test Garden) are in full bloom.

What are Portland summers like?

Summer Weather in Portland Summer in Portland is mostly warm and sometimes hot, with low humidity. Temperatures peak in August with an average daily high of 81 °F (27 °C), before starting to cool in September. Rain is rare and the evenings are long, with the sun not setting until around 9 p.m. in June and July.

Is it good to visit Portland in October?

Average highs during the autumn months range from the mid-70s in September to the low 50s in November. If you’re looking for the best bargains on hotel rooms, your best bet is to wait until October; summer tourists continue to linger well into September to participate in end-of-summer festivities.

Is October a good time to visit Oregon?

Right now, from September through mid October, is the best weather of the entire year on the Oregon Coast. Locals call it “Second Summer” (and sometimes wryly call it the “first summer”), with more stretches of sunny and windless days in the 60s and 70s than you’ll find at any other time.

Is it safe to walk around downtown Portland?

Yes, Portland remains a safe city for visitors. In February 2021, the Major Cities Chiefs Association issued a report noting that 63 of 66 major cities saw at least one violent crime category grow in 2020. Among cities of comparable size, Portland generally experiences violent crime at somewhat lower rates.