Media Alert: Detrash Portland – Celebrating Pride At Darcelle XV Plaza (Photo) - 07/08/26
***Media Advisory – All Media Are Invited***
What: Detrash Portland
When: Thursday, July 9, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where: SW Park Avenue and Washington Street, Portland, OR 97205 | Map Link
Event Description: In celebration of Portland Pride and the newly re-opened Darcelle XV Plaza, SOLVE is hosting a litter cleanup aimed to beautify our neighborhoods and celebrate Portland Pride in the heart of downtown. Darcelle XV Plaza is one of the first parks in the nation named in honor of a drag queen, celebrating the legacy of this legendary performer and Portland’s deep commitment to inclusion and self-expression. Let's show our pride by taking care of our community and spreading love for both people and the planet.
Media Crews: Arrive by 9:45 am at Darcelle XV Plaza to see approximately 100 volunteers of all ages checking in, collecting their cleanup supplies, receiving a safety speech and event overview, and then heading out in groups to pick up litter in the surrounding area. The event will run from 10 am to 12 pm, with volunteers expected to spread throughout Downtown Portland.
This event will have plenty of visuals of volunteers picking up litter, making for great community packages, VOs, and VOSOTS.
Available interviewees:
- Kris Carico, Chief Executive Officer, SOLVE
Detrash Portland 2026 is presented by The Standard, Fred Meyer, CareOregon, Miller Nash, PepsiCo, Dunn Carney, and The Zidell Companies.
Visit the Detrash Portland page on the SOLVE website or the event registration page for more information.
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About SOLVE:
SOLVE brings communities together to take care of our environment and enhance our waterways. Since 1969, the organization has grown from a small, grassroots initiative to a national model of volunteer action. Today, SOLVE mobilizes and trains thousands of volunteers of all ages across Oregon, and SW Washington, to clean and restore our neighborhoods and natural areas, while empowering a community of environmental stewards for our state. You can follow SOLVEPNW on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or at www.solve.org.
