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Update: 2010 – Portland Sand In The City Pictures & Info | July 16-18

I took these Sand in the City photos a couple years back. I didn’t make it out last year, but it is always a  great time and for a great cause. The $35 tickets referenced below are for the Saturday night party with food and music and dancing and of course…hanging out with Mr. Yoshida himself.

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Press info and pictures (including Greg Oden sand sculpture) after the break…Full flickr set of the Sand in the City 2007 here.

From Powerful Puppetry:

Please join us for a LOKE LUAU!
Saturday, July 18, 6 to 9 PM at Pioneer Courthouse Square.

Savor great food and drink, kick up your heels to tropical music, stroll amid the giant Sand in the City sand sculptures and enjoy watching local Hula dancers.

Tickets are just $35 each! To order, call 503-736-3200 Rain or shine. This event is appropriate for adults only. *Limited number of tickets available so call soon!*

For the past thirteen years, Kids on the Block has presented one of Portland’s major events -Yoshida’s Sand in the City – which boasts an average attendance of over 50,000 visitors during the event week-end and brings 450 tons of sand in downtown portland.

Held at Pioneer Courthouse Square every July, this event defines Portland culture and is one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier charity events.

100% of procceds from the event support Kids on the Block programs. With the help of our corporate sponsors, we are able to raise close to one third of Kids on the Block’s operating budget with this one event!