06/17/2026
The City of St. Helens, Treadway Events, and the Walsh family invite the St. Helens community to attend a candlelight vigil and 13 Nights on the River concert in honor of St. Helens City Administrator John Walsh. The vigil and concert will take place on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Columbia View Park on the St. Helens waterfront.
This Thursday’s concert features the band Bon Bon Vivant, John’s favorite 13 Nights band. The concert begins at 5 p.m. and will include a dedication to John Walsh prior to the music starting. John and his family were regular attendees of the concert series. Flowers and a photo of John will be placed at the family’s regular attendance spot to pay tribute to John. Thank you to Beyond the Forest for donating the flower arrangement.
Attendees are encouraged to visit a memorial for John set up inside the park to leave notes, cards, flowers, or other special remembrances. City of St. Helens staff will gather cards and notes left at the memorial to present to the Walsh family.
After the concert ends, a candlelight vigil will be held at 8:30 p.m. The vigil will include a moment of silence and a short tribute to John from his City of St. Helens staff. Candles will be available for attendees to light, but the community is also encouraged to bring their own candle in case supplies run out.
