BETTER CITIES AT NIGHT

The Willamette Light Brigade is a Portland-based nonprofit that enriches the public realm by harnessing the power of art and artful lighting to transform the cityscape. We light bridges, produce the dynamic Portland Winter Light Festival, and advocate for the importance of night-time identity and place-making using light and art.

ABOUT THE WILLAMETTE LIGHT BRIGADE

The Willamette Light Brigade was founded in 1988 with a mission to enhance and beautify the city of Portland by lighting the bridges that span the Willamette River and therefore uniting the East and West sides of the city. Over the last four decades, Willamette Light Brigade volunteers have successfully advocated for and facilitated the lighting of many of Portland’s iconic bridges. The WLB continues to be part of long term planning for the bridges in the city of Portland.

In 2015, The Willamette Light Brigade founded the Portland Winter Light Festival in an effort to propel forward its mission of connecting community and enriching the public realm through artful lighting. The light-based art and technology event continues to be a beloved annual winter event that is presented for free to the public each February, and provides significant economic and cultural stimulation to Portland during the darkest time of year. 

Light the Morrison Bridge

Election Day
Celebration of Life for Austin and Jacob
Multnomah County recognizes and honors Veterans
Power of Partnership
World Pancreatic Cancer Day
Zonta Says NO to Gender-Based Violence
Celebrating the 75th year of WorldOregon
World Lupus Awareness Day
We miss you Karrah Russakov
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Are you one of the thousands of residents and visitors who enjoy the LED lights on the piers of the Morrison Bridge? Want to put your colors up there? To have your say in lights on the community’s riverfront? Thanks to the enthusiastic leadership of Multnomah County, the Lighting Partner program exists so you can do just that.

Please submit an application to reserve your dates today!

Announcing the new Seasonal Bridge Lighting Program!

Starting in Fall 2024, the Morrison Bridge shines on nights not reserved by community members in colors that reflect the changing seasons of the Pacific Northwest.

Dates of Availability

UPCOMING BRIDGE LIGHTINGS

Election Day

Election Day 11/5Remember to mail your ballot back on or before Election Day or return it to an Official Ballot Drop Site by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.To verify your registration status, please call 503-988-VOTE (8683)

Celebration of Life for Austin and Jacob

Austin (age 2) and Jacob (age 7) were taken from us on this day and we are lighting the bridge with Blue and Amber to represent the light they shined on our lives and to remember them always.

Multnomah County recognizes and honors Veterans

Veterans Day honors those who served our nation. By participating in Operation Green Light with the National Association of County Organizations, the County encourages everyone to display green lights in windows as a tribute to the sacrifices made to protect our freedom.

Our Partners