At the edge of Milwaukie Bay Park on Saturday, a small crowd armed with flotation devices of all shapes and colors filed onto the dock. A large pontoon boat complete with a bar and music shuttled in guests. They were all there to take part in the Little Milwaukie Float.
The Downtown Alliance of Milwaukie hosts the annual float to build community around the downtown area, and create a fun, accessible event centered around the Willamette River.
Ross Mattson, who lives nearby in Milwaukie with his family, said this his family’s second time attending the event…