Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways - September 13, 2026

Downtown Sunday Parkways bike buses are guided group rides that offer a fun, social way to learn to bike from your neighborhood into Downtown Portland. Portlanders of all ages are invited to join these guided rides, which will be available both inbound to Downtown Sunday Parkways and outbound from the event, so you can ride together in both directions.

Each ride will have a trained volunteer ride leader at the front, support riders in the middle, and a "caboose" at the back. Together, they'll help keep the group safe and together along the way. Look for volunteers wearing Sunday Parkways t-shirts and pink high-visibility vests. Our ride volunteers have completed training to provide a safe, family-friendly experience.

What to expect on your bike bus guided ride

Bike Bus routes have been carefully selected and vetted to take advantage of Portland's biking infrastructure and lower-stress streets whenever possible. Routes may include:

• Neighborhood Greenways — lower-traffic streets designed to prioritize walking and biking
• Bike lanes
• Shared streets
• Signalized intersections

These streets will remain open to other road users, including people driving. Participants should be prepared to share the road, follow traffic laws, and stay alert throughout the ride. Volunteers will help guide the group and support riders at intersections, but everyone plays a role in keeping the ride safe.

Explore the Downtown Sunday Parkways bike bus routes

Inbound rides to Sunday Parkways

These are our planned Bike Bus rides. Each ride depends on having enough volunteers, so some rides may be canceled if volunteer needs aren't met. Interested in helping make a Bike Bus happen? Sign up to volunteer.

Ride the whole route or join the bike bus as it travels through your neighborhood. Each route has designated pickup locations with estimated arrival times. Look for a sign featuring your route's critter to know where to gather. 

Outbound rides from Sunday Parkways

Guided outbound Bike Bus rides will leave Downtown Sunday Parkways at 3 p.m. and return to each neighborhood. Find your route's critter sign at the meeting location and gather there to join your ride leader.

Entertainment & Programming 

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The Cart Blocks

• Listen to the Dan Kaufman Band from Noon – 2 p.m. and keep an
  eye out for Disco Trike along route from 2 – 4 p.m.

Pioneer Courthouse Square

• NOURISH body and mind by eating the colors of the rainbow with Kaiser Permanente
• The City of Portland's Office of Community and Civic Life is hosting "Walk, Roll, & Belong". Participants can connect with local organizations and city bureaus to learn about community resources, services, and be entered to win a bike
• Meet with the Pedestrian Safety Action Coalition and learn about how white cane and guide dog users navigate independently and safely. Join our awareness walk and learn how to be seen and safe
• Adaptive BIKETOWN hosted by Nomad Cycles PDX will have a sample of different adaptive cycles. These adaptive bikes will be available to use for folks living with a disability or unable to ride one of the two wheeled BIKETOWN e-bikes on the Sunday Parkways route
• Bikes for Humanity will offer free quick-fix bike repairs

Portland Opera Showcase
Hosted by SoundsTruck NW Music Stage 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Amanda Taddeo, Sadie Gregg, Shane Magargal, Dan Gibbs, and Claire Forstman 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Brandon Micheal, Krista Schaeffer, Gina Adorno, Anthony Nguyen, and Susan McDaniel 1 – 3 p.m.
• Lindsey Johnson, Haley Riviere, Quinton Gardner, and Rebecca Stager 3 – 4 p.m.

Main Street Plaza

Main Street Plaza Stage
Hosted by Portland'5 Centers for the Arts Noon – 2 p.m

• Stumptown Stages, Favorites from Broadway Noon – 12:50 p.m.
• The Oregon Symphony Stumptown Thumpers, Double bass players of the Oregon Symphony performing modern and classical favorites 1 – 1:50 p.m.

Pettygrove Park

• Enjoy some high energy tracks and classic tunes that DJ Doc Rock will play all day at Pettygrove Park

Lovejoy Fountain Park

• PLAY games with Kaiser Permanente
• Free balloon art offered all day by Party Works
• Tybishi Bicycle Works will offer free quick-fix bike repairs

Lovejoy Fountain Stage
Hosted by Halprin Landscape Conservancy 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Michael "Shoehorn" Conley, Tap dancer & musician Roving 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Risk of Change Performance Troupe 11:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Takohachi Traditional Japanese Drummers Noon and 2 p.m.
• Renegade Opera 1:30 and 3 p.m.

PSU South Park Blocks

• MOVE your body in this easy exercise circuit with Kaiser Permanente
• Meet students and faculty from Portland State University and learn about Oregon's most diverse university in the heart of Downtown
• Learn how to Fix a Flat hosted PBOT'S Portland By Cycle Team: Half-hour Fix a Flat Demo start times: Noon, 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m.
• Grab a popcorn and watch the trailer to "A Simple Machine". Mark Hoffman's debut film is a coming-of-age story, that centers biking and was filmed locally in Portland
• Circus Cascadia Interactive family-friendly circus activities
• Engage in play-based learning with The FLIP Museum. There will be a play kitchen food cart, giant magnet tiles for fort-making, a train exhibit, a wind tunnel, and more. Great for ages 2-10+

Fitness Tent 11 a.m. – 3:50 p.m.

• Family Yoga w/ Brown-Eyed Yogi 11 a.m. – Noon
• Hip Hop Dance w/ Body Vox Noon – 1 p.m.
• Zumba with Portland Parks & Recreation 1 – 2 p.m.
• Bollywood Dance w/ DJ Prashant 2 – 3 p.m.
• Soul Line Dancing w/ Sistahs4Life 3 and 3:30 p.m.

Cultural District Plaza

• Visit the Portland Art Museum booth and celebrate Yinka Ilori's colorful new street mural, Mountain full of Blessings. Pick-up a coloring sheet and grab museum goodies and giveaways
• Free face painting offered all day by artist Romonsta
• Learn about the 6-mile Green Loop linear park/multiuse path and ways for communities to make their neighborhoods more vibrant with street painting, block parties, play streets, street plazas and more with the PBOT Portland Realm and Street Activation Team
• Come join the play zone, where everyone can try stilt walking, juggling, and some fun tumbling and obstacle courses with Echo Theater Company. We'll also have information about our fall classes at Echo West located nearby in the Pearl

Director Park

• Fantasy Fest is filled with delightful surprises for adventurers of every age. Brought to you by Geek Week PDX and Pixie Panic the world's largest citywide celebration of Geek Culture
• CONNECT with your inner artist to make a community mural with Kaiser Permanente
• Create a lasting memory from the event by making your own button with the Multnomah County Central Library

Fantasy Fest Stage
Hosted by Geek Week & Pixie Panic 11 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

• Lore & Lamplight, Oregon-based magician and storyteller 11 – 11:45 a.m. 
• Silverhorn and the Kind-ones, Transdimensional Faerie Jazz Noon – 12:45 p.m.
• Fairy Folk Band, an Irish and Legend of Zelda Traditional group 1 – 1:45 p.m.
• Monika Milani – ‘munkalanii', Emerging J-Rock performer and content creator 2 – 2:45 p.m.
• Beat Rush Big Band, Big band and jazz arrangements of popular video game and anime music 3 – 3:45 p.m.

Darcelle XV Plaza

• Connect with Travel Portland to chat with a friendly destination expert about fun things to do throughout the city
• Rent roller-skates from Rose City Rollers and the Skatemobile, a mobile skate rental truck equipped with 150 pairs of skates and safety gear for all ages for free
• Clever Cycles will offer free quick-fix bike repairs

Darcelle XV Plaza Stage 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Drag Performances co-hosted by Dr. Poison Waters and Adrienne Alexander. Featuring performances by T'Kara Campbell Starr, Alexis Campbell Starr, Cassie Nova and more! 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Along the Route

• A Benson Hotel: Roll up to the Benson Block Party with live music from local jazz bands. Come back for more music and happy hour specials in the lobby: 5 – 7 p.m.
• B Oak Street Coffee: Serving coffee from their sidewalk kiosk + featuring their house made pumpkin caramel latte/chai latte
• C Hotel Lucia: Ring toss game with various prizes. Get entered to win a grand prize weekend stay. Complimentary cold brew + bottled water
• D Kimpton Hotel Vintage: Bring your furry friend to the Doggie Grab and Go Treat Station
• E Oregon Wines on Broadway: Open on Sunday! A flight of 3 Oregon Wines for $18 + wines by the glass
• F Bidwell Hotel: Fuel your Sunday Parkways adventure with hot dogs and beer at the Bidwell's High Horse sidewalk pop-up
• G The Portland Aquarium: Hosting a goat petting zoo
• H Discover Nordstrom's marketplace café and beauty activation
• I Columbia Sportswear: Stop by for a friendly game of cornhole on the sidewalk
• J Hilton Portland Downtown: Lemonade stand with stickers + giveaways
• K Bottle & Bottega Portland: Makers Market with local artists and a family-friendly collaborative coloring activity
• L PSU Bike Hub: Offering free quick-fix bike repairs at their storefront along route at SW Harrison and 6th
• M Visit the Oregon Historical Society for free museum admission and to learn how the Oregon Bicycle Bill (1971) helped make Oregon a national leader in bicycle transportation
• N Dossier Hotel: Giveaways including Dossier branded merch and some sweet treats
• O Roseline Coffee: 10% discount on their regular and specialty drink menu
• Keep an eye out for Speculative Drama who will be performing A Midsummer Night's Dream and a sneak peek of Macbeth along route for ten-minute sets at Broadway and Madison starting at 12:20 p.m. and will shift to Broadway and Market at 2:10 p.m.
• Keep your eyes and ears open for Disco Trike DJing along route from 2 – 4 p.m. 
• Erik the Magician will be skating along the route and sharing magic tricks

At each featured activation:

• Free Entertainment & Activities - Each featured activation hosts a variety of free family-friendly activities and live entertainment.
• Vendor Marketplace – Each featured activation includes a vendor marketplace showcasing local businesses, food vendors, sponsors, and community organizations. Help us keep everyone safe by walking your bike through the vendor marketplace, as it can get congested.
• Quick Fix Bike Repair – A local bike shop providing free basic bike repair services during the event.
• Information Booth - Stop by for an event brochure, first-aid services, a water station, and lost-and-found. You can also receive a vintage Sunday Parkways shirt by donating to this program ($5 minimum).
• Seating Area – Kick back and relax or enjoy some food at the seating area, which provides tables and chairs.
• Bike Parking – Bike racks are available at each featured activation.
• ADA Entrances - Either permanent or temporary, ADA ramp entrances are available at each featured activation.
• Restrooms – Portable restrooms, including ADA units, are available at each featured activation.

Kaiser Permanente Sticker Hunt

View full size image of Children paint a colorful mural of a cityscape with a rainbow and mountains. They are gathered under a Kaiser Permanente Connect booth that is a blue canopy.

• Stop by any of the Kaiser Permanente booths located at the four featured activations to pick up a Sticker Hunt Map.
• Travel to each Kaiser Permanente booth located at each featured activation to participate in the activity and receive a sticker for your Sticker Hunt Map. 
• Bring your completed Sticker Hunt Map to any Kaiser Permanente booth to receive a prize!  

Learn more at Kaiser Permanente's website.

Food Vendors 

Broadway

• Blessed Lemonade, Fresh Squeezed lemonade
• Dano's Dogs, Locally made Zenners hot dogs and variety of sausages along with a veggie dog. Variety of pop and water, gatorade, lays chips. Jars of Frog Balls (spicy, pickled brussel sprouts)
• GT's Living Foods, Synergy kombucha and Agua De Kefir hydrating cactus drinks
• This Cookie is, Small-batch handcrafted cookies, including signature favorites and seasonal specials

Lovejoy Fountain Park

• Bobablastic, Bubble teas, nachos, hot dogs
• Little Bear, Banh Mi and Boba tea

PSU South Park Blocks

• Altengartz German Sausages, Bratwurst, vegan bratwurst, hamburgers 
• Beirut Cafe, Heathy and fresh Lebanese and Greek cuisine
• Kona Ice of Rose City, Shaved ice and frozen treats
• Travelin Tom's Coffee of Rose City, Coffee and other beverages
• Via Chicago, Deep Dish Pizza and lemonade

Cultural District Plaza

• Tudok, Filipino food and culture
• Wafel & Cone, Ice cream tacos and cold drinks

Darcelle XV Plaza

• Doña Lola Guatemalan Food, Pupusas, tacos, burritos, and tamales
• Sinister Coffee & Creamery, Bottled cold brew, ice cream, cookies, donuts, and brownies

Prepare for street closures 

During Portland Sunday Parkways events, streets along the route will be closed to motorized traffic for the day, with limited access for people living on the route. There are designated crossing points for motorized traffic, but it is best to avoid driving in the area during the event, as you will experience long delays. The event route's intersections will have temporary barricades set up, with volunteers available to help people get where they need to go.  

The designated crossing points for motorized traffic during the Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways event include the following streets:

• Westbound access at SW Washington Street, SW Taylor Street, SW Jefferson Street, and SW Clay St
• Eastbound access at SW Salmon Street, SW Alder Street and SW Market Street
• SW 6th Ave, SW 5th Ave, and SW 4th Ave are open for north-south travel and all bus routes
• SW Harrison St is open for westbound travel between SW Naito Parkway and SW 4th Ave

Transit

Getting to the event 

View full size image of A collage featuring bicycles, scooters, and a bus, showcasing various modes of transportation.

There are multiple ways to get to the Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways event! Be sure to plan your route in advance, so you have the best commute mapped out for your journey. Below are some resources to make your trip go as smoothly as possible.

By bike 

Hop on one of the guided Sunday Parkways bike bus routes! Bike Bus Volunteers will lead inbound rides to Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways and outbound rides leaving the Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways event. Stay tuned for more information. 

For those riding bikes, check out Portland By Cycle’s Citywide Bike Map.  It will direct you to the route via neighborhood greenways and the least-congested routes. 

No bike? No problem! BIKETOWN has thousands of e-bikes available across Portland. Stop by the BIKETOWN booth in Pioneer Courthouse Square to receive $5 off your rides the day of the event! Please remember to lock the bike when you're done riding.

View full size image of Bright orange BIKETOWN logo with Nike checkmark, plus a bright pink Lyft logo.

By scooter 

Portland has shared scooter programs you can access from your phone and pay by the minute to use. Get $2 off your BIKETOWN scooter ride by ending your ride along the Sunday Parkways route. Please remember to lock the scooter when you’re done riding. 

• Lime 
• BIKETOWN Scooters

By transit 

TriMet bus lines #6, #12, #35, #40, #44, #48, and #54 will observe a re-route during the event, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You can review these re-routes on the Google map located in the "Mobile event map" section. 

TriMet's MAX lines and Portland Streetcar will operate with normal Sunday routes and timing. Traffic flaggers will manage intersections along the event route featuring rail lines.

People riding public transit should visit www.trimet.org/home/alerts for the latest information on service impacts and updates. 

• Go to the TriMet Trip planner for transit information.  
• Make sure you are looking at “Sunday” routes, as they differ from the weekday schedule. 
• Did you know TriMet buses are equipped with bike racks? Here’s a quick video on how to mount your bike on a TriMet bus. 
• Learn about TriMet’s plan to convert to a 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2040 here: Converting to a Greener Bus Fleet. 

Features along the route

View full size image of Sunday Parkways event attendees playing in the fountain feature at Lovejoy Fountain Park.

Portland Parks and Recreation believes that sustaining a healthy park and recreation system makes Portland a great place to live, work, and play. Portland Sunday Parkways is an excellent way to get to know our Portland city parks. Whether you are coming in from another corner of town or simply enjoying the car-free atmosphere in your neighborhood, you're sure to find something new.  

Click the specific destination link below for information on facilities, accessibility, picnic permits, and more. Be advised that most parking lots will be unavailable during the event. 

• Cart Blocks
• Cultural District Plaza
• Darcelle XV Plaza
• Director Park
• Lovejoy Fountain Park
• Main Street Plaza
• Pettygrove Park
• Pioneer Courthouse Square
• PSU South Park Blocks

New and improved roadways and sidewalks

As you're riding along the Downtown Portland route, keep your eyes out for recently completed projects from the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) as a way to make streets safer and more welcoming to bikes, pedestrians, and all non-motorized traffic. 

SW 6th Avenue Lane Restriping from SW Caruthers Street to SW College Street (Spring 2026) - PBOT repaved SW 6th Avenue during summer 2025. As with all paving projects, PBOT is reviewing system operations and looking to improve safety and access. After paving on SW 6th Avenue, PBOT plans to re-stripe the travel lanes to improve safety. The project will create safer bike lanes on SW 6th Avenue from SW Caruthers St to SW Broadway by increasing bike lane width and adding buffers.

Pride and Darcelle XV Public Street Plazas (Spring 2026) - PBOT is upgrading the existing car-free Pride Plaza on SW Harvey Milk Street between 13^th and 12^th avenues and building a new car-free plaza on SW 9^th Avenue between Harvey Milk and Washington streets. This project will feature durable, high-quality materials and represents PBOT's first example of the "permanent street plaza typology." Darcelle XV Promenade on SW 9th Avenue will be next to the Darcelle XV Plaza, now under construction by Portland Parks and Recreation. This street plaza includes a portion of the future Green Loop, a linear park and multi-use path that will connect the Central City.

NW/SW Broadway Streetscape Project (March 2026) - The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) brought a host of improvements to NW and SW Broadway between 2020 and 2025, making it safer for all travelers. Additional enhancements are coming to NW/SW Broadway from NW Glisan to SW Clay in 2026. As a part of this project, PBOT will improve safety and aesthetics along the corridor from NW Glisan to SW Clay. In addition, we will continue to support parking and loading activity.

SW Fourth Avenue Improvement Project (Winter 2025) - Crews and contractors with the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) have reconstructed and repaved SW Fourth Avenue between Lincoln and W Burnside streets. This project includes safer crosswalks, upgraded ADA curb ramps, a new protected bikeway, better street lighting, and a business access and transit lane.

Event Accessibility

While Portland Sunday Parkways are community events designed to be accessible, the route and featured activations include a variety of surfaces and conditions. The following information will help you prepare for the day and what to expect.

On the route

• Along the route through neighborhoods, participants should experience low noise levels, except for the occasional cheering from bystanders.
• Volunteers are available at intersections. They are there to help you and direct traffic.
• Orange cones marking turns will be present throughout the route.

Entering the marketplaces

• There are multiple marketplaces along the route. Marketplaces contain a series of vendor booths, often on both sides of the street. 
• Upon entering the marketplaces, the noise level and the number of people congregating around booths, eating food, and listening to music will increase. But this will not result in a "concert" level noise. Music volume will only be slightly above a conversational level.
• Bicyclists must walk their bikes through the marketplaces or park them at the provided bike racks.
• Sidewalks will remain clear.

Featured Stops

This route includes eight featured activations: Pioneer Courthouse Square, Main Street Plaza, Pettygrove Park, Lovejoy Fountain Park, PSU South Park Blocks, Director Park, Darcelle XV Plaza, and the Cart Blocks. At each stop, you can expect:

• ADA ramps, permanent or temporary (ramp locations marked on the map).
• Information booths with PBOT staff and volunteers who are ready and excited to help.

Elevation

• This event route is one-way to better support participant safety.
• There is a gradual elevation along SW Broadway.