An image from a July 2020 Black Lives Matter demonstration in Portland.
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An image from a July 2020 Black Lives Matter demonstration in Portland.
Credit: Emery Barnes

Demonstrations in Portland

While most demonstrations are peaceful, Travel Portland urges visitors to exercise caution.

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Planned Demonstrations

Demonstrations are planned at the dates and locations listed below. We recommend that visitors avoid these areas at the times specified:

  • Saturday, May 1, at 9 p.m. at Shemanski Park in downtown Portland.
  • Saturday, May 1, at 9 p.m. at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in South Portland (4310 S Macadam Ave.).

Background

As in many American cities, demonstrators have taken to the streets of Portland in support of Black Lives Matter following the murder of George Floyd. While most of the demonstrations have been peaceful, conflicts between police, protesters and counter-protesters have resulted in violence, as reported in national media. While most of the demonstrations and violent incidents have occurred downtown near the Justice Center, demonstrations have also been held at other law enforcement buildings throughout the city. Similarly, most, but not all, of the violence has occurred late at night. Travel Portland urges all visitors to exercise caution and avoid areas where demonstrations are planned.

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