Located just south of Portland, between I-5 and the Willamette River, Lake Oswego is perfectly situated for commuters while still maintaining the charm and elegance of a smaller, rural city. Beautiful, pristine, and full of culture, Lake Oswego is also regarded as the premier place to live in Oregon!

With a population of just under 40,000 residents, and as winner of the prestigious America in Bloom award, the city of Lake Oswego is reputed for its commitment to preserving the city’s natural beauty and promoting local festivals. One visit to Lake Oswego will show why it draws thousands of visitors and is considered one of Oregon’s finest residential areas. Devoted to maintaining their city’s beauty and prestige, residents decorate Lake Oswego’s right-of-ways with hanging flower baskets in mid-May, beautifying the city throughout the summer for residents and visitors alike! The Festival of the Arts, held in June, also draws in approximately 25,000 visitors over the three day festival that features over 1,000 pieces of art from local to international artists. Art featured during the festival is showcased for display, education, and sale while food vendors, live music, wine and beer tents, as well as live entertainment, make the event a popular stop for tourists. Other events include plays from the Lakewood Theatre Company that performs everything from drama, to musicals and comedies year-round at the Lakewood Center for the Arts. Through the summer, Lake Oswego residents and visitors can also enjoy Thursdays’ Movies in the Park to take in an outdoor family movie in July and August, or enjoy live music at the Sounds of Summer and Moonlight & Music Concert series.

Other seasonal events in Lake Oswego include the Christmas Ship Parade, an annual lighted boat parade that runs from Riverplace Marina in Portland to George Rogers Park in Lake Oswego. The Christmas Excursion Trolley rides on the Willamette Shore Trolley allow participants to enjoy hot cider and cookies while watching the Christmas Ship Parade. Holiday Tree Lighting at Bigelow Plaza and Millennium Plaza Park promises to entertain residents as well with caroling, live music and visits from Santa during the holiday season! Learn more about other Lake Oswego community events here!

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