
PortlAnd Winter Light FestivAl 2023
A Willamette Light Brigade Event
THE LIGHT OF STARS
Welcome to the 8th annual PDXWLF! We are about halfway through the festival and it keeps getting better!
Popup sites across the city are available for viewing now. The anchor sites are open this Friday and Saturday. Take a close look at our program schedule and choose your own adventure today thru the 11th!
ANCHOR SITE hours
Our anchor sites are Pioneer Courthouse Square, World Trade Center Plaza, and the Electric Blocks on SE 2nd and Clay.
Feb 10 – 11, 6 pm – 10 pm

Talk to Us
So many people joined us on opening night and we’re so grateful. Please tell us about your experience by filling out this short survey form!
upcoming highlights
Glow Flow
Wednesday, Feb 8, 5:00 – 11:00 pm at The Haven
Join JaJaPDX for this all-ages illumination party with an open fire circle, large spin area, live painting, immersive gallery, light displays, and tea lounge. Live music by DJ Cosmo.


Butteyes!
Friday, Feb 10, 6:30pm at World Trade Center
3 feet tall, electric blue, and glowing, the “butteyes” were born at Echo Theater Company. You’ll see them dance together, perform acrobatics, and navigate their complex interpersonal relationships. In their new light-up form, they’ll dazzle and delight people of all ages!
Silent disco
Friday, Feb 10+11, 7:00 pm at Electric Blocks
FUN LUV’N Silent disco is the creative use of headphones. Users get to select which channel they want to listen to and dance to.


Hoop flash mob
Friday, Feb 10, 8:00 pm at SW Salmon & Naito
Join the fun, bring your own hoop, and learn the choreography in advance. We’re going to light it up together!
Volunteer
Volunteering with PDXWLF means seeing the art before everything is opened to the public, meeting the artists and learning about what they create, trading funny festival experience stories, and making great connections within the local arts community.
Donate
This free-for-all festival is supported annually by generous donors like you. Join our Lumen’s Circle, ask your company to become a corporate sponsor, and check if your company has a matching donation program! We literally cannot do this without you!
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P.O. Box 14157
Portland, OR
97293
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