A large-scale free speech gathering and march in downtown Portland proceeded safely thanks in part to collaboration between organizers, participants, and the Portland Police Bureau.
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., tens of thousands of people gathered at Waterfront Park as part of a nationwide series of gatherings. Due to the size of the of the crowd exceeding the capacity of the park, Southwest Naito Parkway was closed between Southwest Ash Street and Southwest Morrison Street.
PPB Dialogue Officers worked closely with event coordinators to help facilitate traffic control within the march route. The march began southbound on Southwest Naito Parkway at approximately 1:30 p.m. Attendees marched through downtown and inner eastside areas. During the march, for the safety of participants and drivers, the Hawthorne Bridge and the Morrison Bridge were closed to vehicular traffic in both directions. The end of the march returned to Waterfront Park at about 4:00 p.m. and all roads were reopened to regular traffic.
The Portland Police Bureau would like to thank the community members and event coordinators for their communication and cooperation, which allowed us to plan and provide a safe environment for all who attended.
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