Submitted by Kate Baldus

This Saturday, May 12th is the 45th Annual St. Johns Parade!  The theme this year is "Celebrate Community Volunteers" and usually draws a couple thousand spectators.  With the nice weather in the forecast it is the perfect activity to bring your friends and family to.  Find a spot along North Lombard near Anna Bannanas, Proper Eats, or Big Kahunas and take in the sights!  Classic cars, bands, street acts and floats will make their way down Lombard from North Buchanan to North New York ending at the community center.  The parade begins at noon and usually lasts until about 2 pm.  The festivities in the St. Johns Plaza begin at 10 am until about 6 pm.  Vendors will provide food, beer gardens and don't miss the hula dancing at Big Kahunas!

The best part about living in Portland is welcoming people of all ages to our neighborhood and celebrating the community spirit.  I hope you can make it too!  (You might even see me on a float!)