More than 20,000 people turned out for last year's street fair on Mississippi Avenue
It’s going to be in the 80’s and sunny on Saturday here in Portlandia. So … how will you spend the day? Mowing the lawn? Clean the garage? Maybe throw a few steaks on the grill?
Ho hum. You can do that any weekend. How about taking the kids to listen to bands on FOUR live stages … grab local food from the top restaurants in North PDX … win some prizes … oh, and benefit two local kids programs at the same time.
Beats chores, eh?
Every year, Mississippi Avenue hosts the mother of all block parties, reaching from Skidmore to Fremont. This year, organizers say more than 20,000 Portlandians will flood the neighborhood to join the fun. It doesn’t cost a dime to get in, but you will want to bring a few bucks for food and a couple more to donate to the Boise-Eliot Elementary and Albina Youth opportunity schools.
Lest you think this is just a free concert and a few diners opening their doors, think twice oh ye of little faith. The party includes the finest restaurants, games, a parade, kids area, info on local artists and some environmental projects as well. In fact, GNPDX bets you could start at Skidmore, walk down one side of the street to Fremont and then back the other side and STILL not see it all.
Prove us wrong, Portlandia . . . prove us wrong 
For more info on who’s playing, click here.
