Neighborhood Pride

A Ford van sits parked beneath blooming cherry trees and towering street maples in Portland's Irvington district, embodying the city's embrace of practical nostalgia.
A participant showcases her strength at the Hang Challenge during Portland's Mississippi Street Fair, drawing crowds of impressed onlookers.
Thousands pack North Mississippi Avenue during Portland's annual Mississippi Street Fair, transforming the tree-lined corridor into a vibrant community marketplace.
A participant demonstrates impressive grip strength during the Hang Challenge at Portland's Mississippi Street Fair on North Mississippi Avenue.
Hundreds of illuminated Santa figurines glow in the darkness at Chris Willis's annual Santa Clones display in Portland's Concordia neighborhood.
Chris Willis's annual Santa Clones installation illuminates Northeast Killingsworth Street in Portland's Concordia district with hundreds of glowing Santa figurines.
Chris Willis's annual Santa Clones installation transforms a Portland neighborhood corner into a glowing wonderland of hundreds of identical illuminated Santa figures.
A participant dressed as a bee enjoys a community cycling event on Southeast Salmon Street in Portland's Buckman neighborhood.
Environmental activists and families parade through a Portland neighborhood wearing nature-themed costumes including sunflowers and green earth outfits to promote ecological awareness.
Community members in nature-themed costumes participate in an environmental parade through Portland's Central Eastside neighborhood.