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Photo by PWLF Press, 2026
Dressed in white and glowing lights, we gathered at the World Trade Center Plaza (121 SW Salmon St) before departing on our stroll through the Festival and around Pioneer Courthouse Square to end at Director Park (815 SW Park Ave).
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For the 2026 festival, the Monsters emerged from Troll Alley--their mysterious, shadowy home realm--to meet the denizens of Portland downtown!
There were monsters a-glow, both large and small, each individually crafted from cardboard, paper mache, fluorescent fabric, neon paint, and various waste-stream materials.
No need to fear the multitudinous horns, teeth, tusks, and staring eyes! These monsters are friendly and just wanted to hang out with you, before returning home to their spooky lair.
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Roaming Costumed Creatures:
Monsters of Troll Alley
by Wildland Roots
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
We also had several roaming monsters on Feb 7th at Director Park (815 SW Park Ave)
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From the Portland Winter Light Festival 11/11/25 newsletter:
"The glow is building. As we count down to the Portland Winter Light Festival from February 6 - 14, 2026, our artist spotlight series returns—this time highlighting the makers who bring new installations to life. First up is Moni Sears, the mask-maker and puppet builder behind Troll Alley’s neon-lit monsters. What started as a cardboard experiment has grown into a full cast of glowing creatures..."
Read Moni’s full story here
Visit the Portland Winter Light Festival website for more information