Working to make Downtown thrive
At Downtown Portland Clean & Safe, we believe in the power of collaboration. By partnering with local businesses, residents, and community groups, we deliver enhanced services and programs that contribute to our city’s thriving spirit.
This weekend is your last chance to explore the Bloom Tour! The amazing floral installations throughout downtown will be coming down on June 8.
Visit BloomTourPDX.com for a map of all the locations.
A few downtown favorites we`re excited to share this June. Come explore with us!
Lavoratti 1938, 621 SW Broadway - @lavoratti1938, a chocolate company based in Varazze, Italy, has opened their first chocolate shop in the United States in Downtown Portland!
Thursday Night Ride, June 11 - Portland’s longest-running weekly social bike ride, rolling out from Salmon Street Springs every Thursday night since 2015! An energetic, party-paced social ride with warmth and weirdness.
Portland Timbers Soccer Celebration, June 12-15 -@timbersfc will host a Soccer Celebration event at @thesquarepdx featuring interactive activities, local food carts, merchandise stands, fan giveaways, and live viewings of select FIFA World Cup 26 matches.
Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Race, June 6-7 – Visit Tom McCall Waterfront Park for an exciting Chinese tradition celebrated in PDX for over two decades. More than 60 different teams compete in boats graciously provided by @pksca.db.race.
The Starry Night Wine Walk is just two days away—it’s not too late to secure your spot! This Thursday, spend an evening sampling delicious wine, beer, and spirits; exploring downtown stores and restaurants; and enjoying the Bloom Tour’s stunning floral installations.
Buy tickets at the link in our bio.
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We have some exciting news to share! 🌺 Our judges have selected two outstanding winners from this year`s floral and botanical art experience across Downtown Portland:
- Best Mixed Media Installation goes to Kelley Birkinbine of Bentley Fleurs for The Bird`s Nest, an immersive installation recognized for its imaginative use of floral artistry and mixed media design.
- Best Organic Installation goes to Matt Riding and Caleb Bell of The Bloomery/R. Bloom`s, honored for their striking celebration of natural, organic floral design.
Public voting for the People`s Choice Award is open right now. Head downtown, discover more than 50 installations throughout the urban core, and vote for your favorite before June 8!
BloomTourPDX.com
Photos: @elle.hygge.photography
Meet the creative team behind the Bloom Tour: Sydney Mead, Senior Director of Downtown Programs at Downtown Portland Clean & Safe; Emily Halvorson, Director of Downtown Activations; and Selva Busetto, Activations Coordinator.
We are so proud of this year’s Bloom Tour and thankful for the wonderful show of support from our sponsors: @traveloregon, @travelportland, @pnwfassociation, @ebglaw, @thelibraryfoundation, @menashe_properties, @pbotinfo, @pdxmetrochamber, and @saltandstraw.
Photo credit: @elle.hygge.photography
Sign the petition to rename SW Jackson St. to SW Rose Hill St. by June 11.
Portland State University is working to honor Portland`s Native community by renaming a three-block stretch of SW Jackson Street outside of Portland State’s Native American Student and Community Center. The change honors Rose Hill, a revered leader and educator in Portland’s Native community.
To make the change, PSU needs 2,500 Portland residents to sign the petition by June 11, 2026. Add your signature today!
Sign with the link in our bio.
Photo credit: Portland State University
The 3rd Annual Starry Night Wine & Beverage Walk is back on June 4!
Join us from 5–8 PM starting at Director Park for an evening exploring Downtown Portland, visiting local shops and businesses like Crafty Wonderland, Portland Wine Bar, Tiny Brambles, the Portland Aquarium, and more.
Plus, you`ll see Bloom Tour installations along the way! 🌸
Each ticket includes 10 tasting tokens.
Advance tickets: $30 | Door (if available): $35
Check out giveaways from our friends @pnwplanned, @connectingherdots, & @pnwpassport_
Register through @tickettomato with the link in our bio.
keeping downtown vibrant
We activate public spaces through placemaking initiatives, including managing Director Park with its 300+ annual events, operating a year-round lighting program across 1,400 trees, and producing signature community events that celebrate art, culture, and local businesses while creating welcoming gathering spaces downtown.
keeping downtown clean
We partner with Central City Concern’s Clean Start Program to provide cleaning services seven days a week, including sidewalk sweeping, graffiti removal, litter pickup, and pressure washing.
keeping downtown safe
We provide 24/7 security services across the 273-block district, resolving safety concerns and connecting visitors and residents with resources.
keeping downtown engaged
We support downtown businesses through marketing initiatives, community engagement programs, and collaborative campaigns that promote local retailers, activate storefronts, and connect visitors with the district’s vibrant offerings.
keeping downtown accountable
We conduct research and publish reports on the district’s economic vitality, including vibrancy metrics, business surveys, and pedestrian traffic data, to inform current and prospective businesses about the district.
