THE WILLAMETTE LIGHT BRIGADES CHARGE
Community volunteers formed the Willamette Light Brigade with
the goal of adding architectural lighting to all the
bridges across the Willamette River
in Portland, Oregon.
WHY LIGHT PORTLANDS BRIDGES?
To make the Willamette River and its bridges the visual focus of our city by night as well as by day.
To visually enhance the historic and remarkable features of the bridges.
To highlight and honor these structures which connect the mutually-dependant east and west neighborhoods of Portland.
To show in a bright and cheerful manner the civic pride felt by those who live and work here.
To strengthen positive impressions of our city gained by visitors, business and tourist alike.
To add a dimension of delight to river crossings.
Upcoming Events:Children & Families Fighting Childhood IllnessDate: 02-06-2010 ~ 03-01-2010
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In memory of JJ Stewart and other children who fight illness and in support of their families who fight with and for them, the Morrison will wear red & gold all this month (except for National Wear Red Day for the Heart Assn).
JJ was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 7 months. During his six very engaged years, the bridges over the Willamette R. were his thing. He delighted in being driven over them, in seeing them from his hospital bed, in reciting facts about them to everyone he encountered and in getting to see the first illumination of the Morrison. WLB is extremely pleased his family wants to share his love of our bridges with all of us by illuminating the Morrison during his birthday month. JJ was born on Valentine's Day.
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