LIGHTING EVENTS

The holiday Juneteenth is celebrated annually in Portland, Oregon. A shipyard worker, Clara Peoples, is credited with spearheading the city's annual celebration in 1972.

Southwest Airlines is a partners with The Bidwell,, and they are to Light The Morrison in their colors!

The Stonewall riots were a series of spontaneous demonstrations by members of the gay community in response to a police raid that began June 28, 1969 and lasted through July 3 at the Stonewall Inn in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Lower Manhattan in New York City. (Wikipedia)

Parade begins at 11AM from the North Park Blocks and ends on Naito Pkwy at the Festival

Overdose awareness day is a day we come together to remember those we have lost to drug overdose and to commit to preventing future deaths.

988 Day is a national initiative raising awareness about 988, a free, confidential help line for mental health and substance use support. Trained local counselors are available to call, text or chat 24/7, every day of the year. When you need someone to listen, 988 Oregon is here.

SCAFO provides culturally specific services to people from all ethnic groups who are affected by sickle cell disease- the most common genetic blood disorder, affecting over 100,000 Americans. We honor the “Sickle Cell Warriors” and support optimal health for Warriors and their families.

To break the sense of isolation surrounding pregnancy and infant loss. Brief Encounters can help you feel less alone on your journey through grief. Here you may find helpful resources as you work through the pain of losing your babies. You can connect with parents who know the hard work of pickin

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide, and fund research for better treatment and a cure.

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is sponsoring this bridge lighting to raise awareness and support people battling pancreatic cancer. Our mission is to take bold action to improve the lives of everyone impacted by pancreatic cancer.

Zonta International is a leading global organization empowering women and girls through service and advocacy. During our 16 Days of Activism, Zonta turns the world ORANGE to bring awareness to gender based violence. The Morrison Bridge joins Niagara Falls, Sydney Opera Center, Eiffel Towers, etc.

Kerry Myers at InnerCura supports Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The first Tuesday of April, teal, the national color for sexual violence prevention and awareness, shows survivor solidarity. The last Wednesday of April, Denim Day, denim/blue is a visible sign protesting myths and victim-blaming.