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A midnight fun run is among Portland’s New Year’s Eve offerings.

Credit: Sam Grover, via Flickr

New Year’s Eve Events in Portland

From music to dancing, Portland offers plenty of ways to welcome the New Year.

From chocolate buffets to spiritual dance parties to champagne balls, Portland offers all sorts of ways to herald the start of the New Year. Read on for our editors’ picks of the top events to ring in the New Year.

Portland New Year’s Eve

What is Portland weather like around New Year’s?

Temperatures get to an average low of around 40 degrees Fahrenheit (5°C ), so bundle up for any outdoor activities. You can also expect heavy rainfall over the winter with high humidity as a result. So, don’t forget your umbrella.

What other New Year’s celebrations are happening in the region?

The region around Portland is packed with places to ring in the new year. On Mount Hood, New Year’s Eve is celebrated at the Timberline Lodge with festivities and fireworks over the historic building. Mt. Hood Meadows also celebrates with music and fireworks above the ski lifts. Or maybe take a romantic cruise along the Willamette River with Portland Spirit and ring in the new year from the water.

Champagne Ball

Going strong since 1990, the Champagne Ball has helped nearly 40,000 people ring in the New Year in style. Held at the Hilton Portland, this “dress to impress” party features 18 bars so you can spend your night on the dance floor (instead of in line).

Sobriety Powwow

The Native American Rehabilitation Association (NARA) has hosted an annual Sobriety Powwow for more than 30 years. The Powwow is one of the largest sobriety new year celebrations in the country.

Alcohol-Free Fun in Portland

Just because you're older than 21, doesn't mean you have to act like it. Portland has a wide range of events that require no alcohol whatsoever to enjoy.

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New Year’s Eve Cruise

Soak in the city lights while cruising on the river in style on Portland Spirit Cruise’s New Year’s Eve Cruise. Two interior and one exterior deck allow you to twirl your partner around the dance floor. Or take a break from dancing and snack on hors d’oeuvres or sip bubbly while watching the city pass by.

DJ Anjali & The Incredible Kid

First introduced to Portland audiences at their New Year’s Eve debut in 2000, DJ Anjali and The Incredible Kid have ignited dance floors with cutting-edge music. New Year’s Eve with DJ Anjali & The Incredible Kid is your chance to join the yearly party at the Wonder Ballroom.

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