06/02/2026
U.S. Navy ship to arrive in Portland for Rose Festival
Sailors assigned to U.S. Navy Guided-Missile Destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90), is scheduled to arrive in Portland to participate in annual Portland Rose Festival Fleet Week activities, June 4-7. The ship will cruise along the Willamette River and moor between the Steel and Burnside Bridges by approximately 5 p.m.
USS CHAFEE (DDG 90), along with vessels from the U.S. Coast Guard Northwest, and the Royal Canadian Navy, will offer public tours while the ships’ crews participate in annual festivities across the city to include the Grand Floral Parade, Royal Rosarians Honorary Knighting Ceremony, and community service activities.
The U.S. Navy ship will be open for public tours on June 4-7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To ensure ship tour completion by 4 p.m., lines will be monitored for approximate entrance start time. All tours will be completed by 4 p.m., so the tour line may be cut earlier in the afternoon, depending on line waiting times. It is recommended that those interested in public ship tours arrive early.
Visit Portland Rose Festival’s website for more information about the visiting U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy vessels.
The Portland visit offers the public an opportunity to tour a U.S. Navy warship and meet with Sailors as they showcase their ships’ capabilities which ensure that the U.S. military remains the world’s most combat-credible fighting force capable of maintaining peace through strength. It also gives the public a chance to gain a better understanding of how sea services support national defense and freedom of the seas.
When arriving for public tours, all visitors will be required to present a federally approved government-issued photo identification (see approved identification list below) and pass through an airport-style security screening checkpoint prior to boarding the ships. All visitors are subject to search prior to entering the security zone. Visitors are encouraged to bring as few items as possible when arriving for their tour, as there is no on-site storage. As a matter of public safety, flat-heeled, closed-toe shoes are required for tours aboard ships.
Approved forms of federally approved government-issued photo identification:
- Enhanced State ID
- U.S. Passport or Passport Card
- DOD ID (including IDs issued to dependents)
- Permanent Resident Card
- Border Crossing Card
- Photo ID issued by a Federally Recognized Tribal Nation/ Indian Tribe
- HSPD-12 PIV Cards
- Foreign Government-Issued Passport
- Canadian Provincial Driver’s License of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Card
- Transportation worker identification credential
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
- U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential
- Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)
- DHS Trusted Traveler Cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
- Clear ID (NOT Clear Plus)
Prohibited items on board include the following:
- Weapons: including knives, fi****ms and club weapons
- Defensive chemicals or sprays: including mace and pepper spray; spray cans of any type
- Fireworks, flammable liquids or other explosives
- Drugs and drug-related paraphernalia illegal by federal standards, including cannabis
- Large bags, including backpacks, diaper bags and large camera bags (small camera bags and small handbags may be permitted, but are subject to search)
- Strollers (there is no secure holding area for any personal items)
- Glasses that are capable of taking pictures or video such as Meta Glasses
While general photography of this event is allowed, the use of drones in the area of Navy vessels is strictly prohibited. Videography while walking throughout the tour is also prohibited.
Due to the nature of U.S. Navy ships, those with limited mobility, or those who require walkers or wheelchairs, will not be allowed on ship tours for their safety. In these cases, the Navy will facilitate a pier-side brief.
For more information about USS Chafee (DDG 90), please visit: https://www.surfpac.navy.mil/ddg90/.
