LIGHTING EVENTS

Portland Pride

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

Go Timbers!

Light Up Amber for Appendix Cancer Awareness Month

Shine a light on this rare but increasingly prevalent cancer by illuminating landmarks nationwide and beyond. More than 160 landmarks are participating!

Overdose awareness day

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

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.

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month

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.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pink Lemonade Project is a non-profit based in Vancouver, WA that supports individuals and families dealing with breast cancer in SW Washington and all of Oregon.

PANDAS/PANS Awareness Day

Northwest PANDAS/PANS Network is a regional nonprofit dedicated to raisining awareness about post-infectious neuroinflammatory disorders in children and youth. An abrupt onset of psychiatric symptoms, disordered eating and/or tics could be the result of brain inflammation caused by an infection.

Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day

Pink Lemonade Project is a non-profit based in Vancouver, WA that serves individuals and families dealing with breast cancer in SW Washington and all of Oregon

Wave of Light for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month

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

Indigenous Pink Day

Pink Lemonade Project is a non-profit based in Vancouver, WA that supports all individuals and families dealing with breast cancer in SW Washington and all of Oregon

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

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.

World Pancreatic Cancer Day

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.

175 Anniversary of The Oregonian

Zonta says no to domestic violence

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.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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.

Celebrating the spirit of the people of Ukraine