Zidell Yards is a former industrial waterfront in

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's South Portland neighborhood, owned by

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and planned for development.

The Lot at Zidell Yards

The Lot at Zidell Yards is slated to host outdoor events during the

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, including drive-in drag performances featuring

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and the

Waterfront Blues Festival The Waterfront Blues Festival is an annual event in Portland, Oregon, United States featuring four days of performances by blues musicians. The festival started in 1988 and takes place in Tom McCall Waterfront Park, along the west bank of the Will ...

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