Community Resilience

Lloyd Live: At the Dock

Sunset sounds, riverside bites, and bike-in summer joy.

📍 Overview

Lloyd Live: At the Dock is a free, weekly summer event series celebrating music, community, and Portland’s eastside riverfront. Every Wednesday and Thursday from July 2 to August 28, 2025, we invite neighbors, commuters, and sunset-lovers to enjoy live performances, food, and scenic joy along the Eastbank Esplanade.

While the Kevin J. Duckworth Dock remains open to the public for sunset viewing, lounging, and swim-at-your-own-risk access, our official programming is land-based and takes place on the wings of the Esplanade just north of the dock.

📅 Wednesdays & Thursdays, July 2 – August 28
🕠 5:30–8:30 PM
📍 Next to the Kevin J. Duckworth Dock | Eastbank Esplanade

🎶 What You’ll Experience

Free live music by Portland’s favorite bands and DJs
Pop-up food vendors and summer treats
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

🌍 Why It Matters

This series brings life to a beloved public space and uplifts community connection with:

Music in nature and public space activation
Car-free, climate-conscious events
Sunset placemaking for mental and physical well-being
Public visibility of the Eastbank Esplanade, Duckworth Dock, and Peace Memorial Park
Partnerships with local artists, vendors, and volunteers

🧭 How to Get There

Access via the Eastbank Esplanade, just a short walk or roll from Peace Memorial Park and the Oregon Convention Center.
🛑 No car access — this is a bike-in, walk-in event!
🚲 Bike racks and wayfinding signage provided

📈 Who Makes It Happen

This event is brought to life thanks to generous support from:

📷 Gallery

Photos from past years reflect the full vibrancy of the Kevin J. Duckworth Dock and the Eastbank Esplanade. Lloyd Live at the Dock 2025 programming takes place on the wings of the Esplanade across from Duckworth Dock. The dock remains open to the public as a swim-at-your-own-risk site.