Community Resilience

Lloyd Live

Free, joyful public space programming in the heart of Portland.

Lloyd Live is a love letter to our public space.

We believe in reclaiming public space for joy, rest, and community. Lloyd Live creates free access to nature, culture, and shared experiences, all without needing a car or a ticket. Every event is designed to uplift the community and reimagine what public space can feel like: inclusive, safe, and alive.

🎉 This Summer’s Lineup

🔵 Lloyd Live: At the Dock

Every Wednesday
July 1–August 26, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Eastbank Esplanade near Kevin J. Duckworth Dock

DJ sets by DJ Carlos and PopCartPDX
Sunset views, river breezes, and community joy
Family- and dog-friendly riverfront energy
Bike-in, car-free vibes
No lifeguards; dock access is public and unsupervised
📷 View Past Events

UPDATE on 8/26/26: We’re sad to share that there have been potentially harmful algae bloom sightings near Duckworth Dock yesterday. While we wait for official confirmation from the Oregon Health Authority, out of an abundance of caution for both people and pets, we are canceling this Wednesday’s (6/26/26) Lloyd Live at the Dock event at Duckworth. Harmful algae can make people sick and are especially dangerous for dogs. Please avoid contact with affected areas until conditions improve. If you want to learn more about the issue and how it impacts the Willamette River, we encourage you to follow Human Access Project, who are leading the fight to solve this recurring problem. We hope conditions will improve before the September 12 event.

Special Portland Staycation Event: Lloyd Live at the Dock

Join Lloyd EcoDistrict for a special weekend edition of Lloyd Live at the Dock, hosted as part of the Portland Staycation festivities! Our regular Wednesday summer series wraps up on August 26th, but we are keeping the riverside energy going for one more afternoon of community fun

📅 Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕠 Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

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In addition to our Sponsors, your help makes Lloyd Live at the Dock happen!

Last year, more than 7,500 people found their way to the dock: neighbors, commuters, families, visitors, sunset-watchers, and people looking for a beautiful place to be together by the river. Help us raise $7500: one dollar for every person who joined us last year. Your donation supports PopCart PDX’s bike-powered music, event staffing, permits, insurance, outreach, signage, safety information, and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps Lloyd Live free and welcoming all summer.

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Scenes from past years.

🟢 Party on, Portland! at Holladay Park (and the Portland Criterium around the Lloyd Center!)

Sunday, August 16, 2026

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 NE 11th & Holladay | By MAX, bike, or foot

Free and open to all!

Join us for one of Portland’s best community events of the summer! The POP! Party (Party on, Portland!) is back, and this year, it’s happening alongside the Portland Criterium, making for an unforgettable day of fun, energy, and connection in the Lloyd neighborhood.

What is the Portland Criterium?

The Portland Criterium – Presented by Steeplejack Brewing – is a high-speed, closed-course bike race where elite cyclists compete on a short, fast loop through city streets. Riders complete dozens of laps around the Lloyd Center, taking tight corners at top speed and thrilling crowds with every pass.