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The White Stag Sign at night in 2010, with a simulated "red nose" (of neon) in imitation of the character Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The day when a "red nose" is placed on the White Stag sign as an imitation of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has become known as "Nose Day" and "is how most Portlanders know that the Christmas season has arrived", according to The Oregonian.
The modern Grand Prix circuit includes a hard chicane at the end of the front straight, referred to as the "Shelton Chicane" in honor of Vanport racing legend Monte Shelton, and involves 12 turns at a length of 1.967 mi (3.166 km). Without the chicane, the track has nine turns and a lap length of 1.915 mi (3.082 km).
NASCAR sanctioning came to Portland after Western Speedways, Inc. leased the track in 1984. It hosted four NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races from 1995 to 1998. [2] Mike Skinner and Ron Hornaday Jr. won at Portland during their championship seasons, 1995 and 1996 respectively. [2] Rich Bickle and Stacy Compton won the final two events there. [2]
A vestige of the COVID-19 pandemic remains in place for purchasing tickets for this year’s Christmas at the Falls, with the goal of providing a better, less-crowded experience for visitors.
The 2011 tree was the same height, grown near Gaston, and decorated with 14,000 multi-colored LED lights. [4] The same number of lights were used in 2012. [5] The 40-year-old tree in 2014 was also 75 feet tall and harvested near Henry Hagg Lake in Washington County. [6] In 2015, a 75 foot tall Douglas fir was decorated with 14,000 lights.
Here's the full schedule of movies for this year's “Countdown to Christmas” on the Hallmark Channel. Movies will premiere on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, unless ...
The Portland Winter Ice Rink was launched by the economic development organization Prosper Portland in 2023, and was originally slated to operate daily from December 16 to January 28, 2024 (except on Christmas). Proposed Portland partnered with Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) and event producer Vida en Color on the project, and hired Ice ...
1. Albertsons. Select Albertsons locations will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, usually from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. But make sure to check your local store for exact hours.