Now in our 52nd year, The Portland Festival remains a 100% volunteer-run tradition. We are hard at work showcasing the energy and heart of one of Louisville’s oldest neighborhoods, but we can’t do it without you. Join us in keeping this spirit alive!
Category: Community
Portland Pride in Motion: Join the 52nd Annual Festival & Parade!
The tradition is back and bigger than ever! The Portland Festival is a 100% volunteer-run celebration created by the community, for the community. Now in our 52nd year, we are working hard to showcase the energy and heart of one of Louisville’s oldest neighborhoods.
Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Donated to Save-A-Lot and the Delta Foundation in Portland
We have donated AEDs to Save-A-Lot and the Delta Foundation in Portland and also given an AED to the Urban League! We are seeking additional recipient organizations. To qualify, organizations should meet certain criteria such as being open to the public, having high foot traffic, and having people willing to be trained in CPR. Ideal locations include locally owned businesses/workplaces, non-profits, gyms or churches.
The Portland Festival Is Back: Let’s Build Our 52nd Year Together
If you’ve lived in Portland for any length of time, you know that the Portland Festival is the heartbeat of our neighborhood. For over half a century, it’s been the weekend where we all come together, catch up with old friends, and celebrate what makes our community special. After a short break, we’re proud to bring this beloved tradition back for its 52nd year this June.
Portland NOW Year-End Report
Portland NOW is proud to share with you our annual report. 2025 saw strong growth and activation in the organization. It proved the truth: that when Portland neighbors celebrate their heritage and work together to create a future where our children flourish, we are being PORTLAND NOW.
Hand in Hand Ministries Helps Build Home In Belize
Woody Woodruff from Portland Save-A-Lot was in Belize for the home build with Hand in Hand Ministries and he shared pictures taken from that build. House #554 is more than a home — it’s a testament to what happens when people come together, hand in hand.
Mayor Greenberg, Louisville Free Public Library Reopen Renovated Portland Library
On December 2nd, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg joined Louisville Free Public Library Executive Director Heather Lowe, Councilwoman Donna Purvis, and other city and community leaders to welcome the public back to the fully renovated and expanded Portland Library.
Portland Library to Celebrate Reopening with Family Fun Day!
Join Mayor Craig Greenberg, Councilwoman Donna Purvis, Library Director Heather Lowe, and other community leaders as we celebrate the Grand Reopening of our Portland Library on Tuesday, December 2nd, at 10AM, and Family Fun Day on Saturday, December 6th, from 10AM to 2PM.
Portland Cleanup Removes 15,000 Pounds of Trash!
Together a group of driven Portlanders led by Skyler Miller removed nearly 15,000 pounds of trash and hundreds of needles from the neighborhood! That’s 15,000 pounds of change. 15,000 pounds of hope. 15,000 pounds of proof that when a community comes together, anything is possible.
Kentucky State University and Louisville Grows Launch Initiative to Build Environmental Pathways in West Louisville
A new partnership between Kentucky State University’s College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources and Louisville Grows is helping strengthen Portland- expanding access to training in conservation, urban forestry, horticulture, and community agriculture while investing directly in the people who live and work in the community.