Waterfront Blues Festival 2024. 2024 marks the 37th anniversary of the waterfront blues festival, a jubilant celebration in downtown portland. The show is set to a soundtrack of classic blues, soul and funk.

The fireworks display is launched from a barge on the willamette river, making it viewable from either side of the river. ( koin) — the 2024 waterfront blues festival began on independence day, giving attendees two reasons to celebrate.