PORTLAND — The city and trail advocates will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday afternoon, Aug. 19, at the new Bayside Trail.

The event begins at 4 p.m. at Elm Street Plaza off Marginal Way. The city, Portland Trails and the Trust for Public Land will officially open the 1.2-mile trail. U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree is expected to attend.

The celebration is open to the public, and will include music and refreshments.