THE WILLAMETTE LIGHT BRIGADE'S 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 PORTLAND'S 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-dependent 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.
