--- title: "Celebrating Oregon's History: Join the First City Celebration in 2021!" description: Experience the history and culture of Oregon during the first-ever City Celebration. Explore this vibrant city through concerts, art shows, exhibitions, and more. Share in the joy of discovering a new city. image: https://pdxdirectrealty.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/image_53-3.png --- [Skip to content](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/articles/oregon-s-first-city-celebration#main-content) [![PDX Direct Realty](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Black%20logo%20-%20no%20background-2.png?width=150&height=147&name=Black%20logo%20-%20no%20background-2.png)](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/) - Services Show submenu for Services - [Listing Services](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/listing-services) - [Buyer Services](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/buyer-services) - [Additional Services](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/additional-services) - [About Us](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/about-us) - [Customer Portal](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/customer-portal) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Services Show submenu for Services - [Listing Services](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/listing-services) - [Buyer Services](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/buyer-services) - [Additional Services](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/additional-services) - [About Us](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/about-us) - [Customer Portal](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/customer-portal) - [Contact Us](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/contact-us) [Contact Us](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/contact-us) [All posts](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/articles/all) December 22, 2023 # Oregon's First City Celebration By  PDX Direct  ·  1 minute read Experience the history and culture of Oregon during the first-ever City Celebration. Explore this vibrant city through concerts, art shows, exhibitions, and more. Share in the joy of discovering a new city. ## Oregon is Celebrating Its First City with a Month's Worth of Excitement! Oregon is celebrating the 145th anniversary of its first city, Astoria, with the annual First City Celebration. This month-long event is packed with fun-filled activities and exciting opportunity for the entire community. ## History of Astoria Astoria was established in 1846 and is the oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains. It was established as a fur trading post and eventually grew to be the thriving city it is today. It is a multifaceted location boasting a storied past, vibrant culture, and awe-inspiring scenery. ## Celebrations The First City Celebration will kick off at the beginning of June with the Astoria Regatta. This unique weekend event will feature a spectacular fireworks show and a parading of artistically designed paddleboats. The Academic Interclub Council at Clatsop Community College plans to also organize a Ship Parade featuring decorated sailing vessels. Following the kick-off events, festivities will continue with a variety of activities throughout the month. There will be community service projects, guided tours through Astoria's landmarks and unique attractions, and special shopping and dining offers. Virtual programs and events– with topics ranging from art, history, and science to sports and recreation– will be hosted for those who cannot attend in person. The celebration will come to a close with a massive outdoor festival in August. The Governors Hill Historic District will be transformed into an exciting playground for participants and spectators as they enjoy food stalls, rides, music, drama, and dancing. ## Come be a Part of History! Astoria's First City Celebration is a great way to come together and celebrate the rich heritage and resilient spirit of the community. Whether you're a local or a visitor, don't miss out on this exciting month-long festivities that will surely leave an impression. Visit the website for more information about the events and how you can get involved. ## More Articles to Consider Reading [Oregon City Farmers Market](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/articles/oregon-city-farmers-market) [Relocation to Portland Oregon](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/articles/relocation-to-portland-oregon) [Oregon City Festival of the Arts](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/articles/oregon-city-festival-of-the-arts) [Explore Real Estate in Portland Oregon Neighborhoods](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/articles/explore-real-estate-in-portland-oregon-neighborhoods) [Arlington Heights in Portland Oregon](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/articles/arlington-heights-in-portland-oregon) [Oregon Zoo in Portland Oregon](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/articles/oregon-zoo-in-portland-oregon) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://pdxdirectrealty.com/articles/oregon-s-first-city-celebration) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://pdxdirectrealty.com/articles/oregon-s-first-city-celebration) [twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://pdxdirectrealty.com/articles/oregon-s-first-city-celebration) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://pdxdirectrealty.com/articles/oregon-s-first-city-celebration) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://pdxdirectrealty.com/articles/oregon-s-first-city-celebration) [![PDX Direct Realty](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Black%20logo%20-%20no%20background-2.png?width=150&height=147&name=Black%20logo%20-%20no%20background-2.png "PDX Direct Realty")](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/) [List@PDXDirectRealty.com](mailto:List@PDXDirectRealty.com) (503) 847-2199 M-F 8am-5pm PST 3225 SW 87th Ave. #25653 Portland, OR 97225 Our Services - [Property Listing Services](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/listing-services) - [Home Buyer Services](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/buyer-services) - [Business Listing Services](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/contact-us) - [Additional Services](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/additional-services) Company Information - [About Us](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/about-us) - [Contact Us](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/contact-us) - [Terms of Service](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/terms-of-service) - [Privacy Policy](https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy) - [Real Estate Articles](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/articles) **Customer Portal** - [Submit Listing Data](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/submission-options) - [Submit Photos](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/photo-submission) - [Submit Changes](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/submit-changes-form) - [Submit Documents](https://pdxdirectrealty.com/document-submission-form) Copyright © 2026, PDX Direct Realty - All Rights Reserved - Licensed in the State of Oregon ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "PDX Direct", "url" : "https://pdxdirectrealty.com/articles/author/pdx-direct" }, "dateModified" : "2023-12-22T19:42:00.853Z", "datePublished" : "2023-02-27T08:00:00.000Z", "headline" : "Celebrating Oregon's History: Join the First City Celebration in 2021!", "image" : [ "https://pdxdirectrealty.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/image_53-3.png" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://pdxdirectrealty.com/articles/oregon-s-first-city-celebration", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://pdxdirectrealty.com/hubfs/Color%20logo%20-%20no%20background.png" }, "name" : "PDX Direct Realty" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "Article", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : [ "PDX Direct" ] }, "datePublished" : "2023-02-27T08:00:00+0000", "description" : "Experience the history and culture of Oregon during the first-ever City Celebration. Explore this vibrant city through concerts, art shows, exhibitions, and more. Share in the joy of discovering a new city.", "headline" : "Oregon's First City Celebration", "image" : "https://44162913.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/44162913/Imported_Blog_Media/image_53-3.png", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://44162913.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/44162913/Black%20logo%20-%20no%20background-2.png" }, "name" : "PDX Direct Realty" }, "url" : "https://pdxdirectrealty.com/articles/oregon-s-first-city-celebration" } ```