Clark County: Christmas Ship Parade 2008 2008 marks the 54th year for the Christmas Ship Parade on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers.The Christmas Ship Fleet averages about 55 to 60 boats, and will be out every night for two weeks beginning December 10, 2008 and running through December 21, 2008. The fleet will do a special performance in Camas, WA on Dec. 6th. For more information and schedules, click here.