PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The 2024 Waterfront Blues Festival began on Independence Day, giving attendees two reasons to celebrate.
For the 37th year, "Portland’s best party of the summer" welcomed talented musicians and their fans to the Willamette River.
Take a look at the festivities below.
KOIN 6 bags at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival (KOIN)
KOIN 6 ear plugs at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024 (KOIN)
Kona Big Wave at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024 (KOIN)
Vendor at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024 (KOIN)
Vendor at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024 (KOIN)
Keep Portland Weird poster at Music Millennium booth at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024 (KOIN)
Lineup posters at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024 (KOIN)
KEEN Footwear at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024 (KOIN)
Crowd at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024 (KOIN)
Art installation at Entrance to Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024 (KOIN)
Front Porch Stage at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (KOIN)
Art installation at Entrance to Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024 (KOIN)
Music Millenium's "Keep Portland Weird" merch at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024 (KOIN)
Crossroads Stage at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (KOIN)
Poster for Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024 (KOIN)
Poster booth at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024 (KOIN)
T-shirt at at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024 (KOIN)
KOIN 6 tent at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024 (KOIN)
Crowd at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (KOIN)
Blues Stage at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (KOIN)
Merchandise at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (KOIN)
Entrance to Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (KOIN)
Exit at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (KOIN)
KOIN 6 tent at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024 (KOIN)
Crowd at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (KOIN)
View of Willamette River at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024 (KOIN)
South Stage at Portland's 37th annual Waterfront Blues Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (KOIN)
Not only was Thursday the first day of the four-day festival, but it was also the coolest — literally. Meteorologists are forecasting a heat wave that could bring triple-digit temperatures throughout the weekend.
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