04/29/2026
Always look forward to this weekend in Newport π€
Newport Loyalty Days & Sea Fair Festival is back in Newport this weekend! πΊπΈ
The parade takes place Saturday along US 101, so expect detours for both visitors and locals. Be sure to follow posted signs, watch for route changes, and use extra caution when traveling through the area. Here is the packed schedule for this weekend's events:
Friday May 1:
β’ Noon - Veterans Lunch (Newport 60+ Activity Center, 20 SE 2nd St.)
β’ 7 pm - Loyalty Days Coronation (Elks Lodge 2105 Newport, 45 SE Moore St.)
Saturday, May 2:
β’ Noon β Parade
β’ 2 pm - 234th Army Band Concert (Armory, 541 SW Coast Hwy)
Sunday, May 3 - Blessing of the Fleet:
β’ 9 am - Survival Suit Races (Port Dock 3)
β’ 11 am - Blessing (Yaquina Bay)
β’ 1 pm - Free Community BBQ & Highliners Competition (Port of Newport International Terminals)
β’ 4 pm - Memorial (Fishermen's Sanctuary, Yaquina Bay State Park)
For more info on the Blessing of the Fleet, contact Newport Fishermen's Wives