We’re sure you’re trying to pack as many holiday events as you can into this month, and there’s an upcoming parade that you’ll definitely want to put on your list. The Christmas parade in Springfield is said to be the oldest and coldest in the Beaver State, so bundle up and make your way to this pretty town for the most famous Oregon Christmas parade around!

The beautiful town of Springfield is all dressed up for the holidays, and the folks here are ready to celebrate. You'll find some great holiday shopping here, as well as plenty of Christmas cheer as the biggest Christmas parade in Oregon kicks off.
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Drive through town, and you'll find hundreds of brightly-lit homes, all aglow with twinkle lights and cheerful decorations. Residents get into the celebration just as much as businesses!
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This town takes its Christmas celebration seriously, and it begins with the annual Tuba Concert. It's held at Two Rivers-Dos Ríos Elementary, and it starts at noon on the parade's kickoff day.
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After the tuba concert, find a spot along the parade route for the big parade. It kicks off at the corner of South Avenue and Elm Street, then proceeds down St. Louis Street to the Springfield Expo Center.
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The parade is a family tradition for many Oregonians, and thousands will line the streets as the colorful floats make their way down the street. This parade is over 70 years old, so many residents have been attending every year for decades.
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Watch for riders on horseback, with jingle bells adorning the saddles and bridles...
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...beautifully-restored vintage vehicles, decorated to the hilt...
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...and even a Forest Service employee or two. Everyone loves Smokey the Bear!
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Get ready to collect some tasty Christmas candy, too! Many of the businesses and organizations participating in the parade will have holiday treats to offer spectators.
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It wouldn't be a Christmas parade without an appearance from everyone's favorite man in red. Keep an eye out for Santa, and make sure to wave as he passes by.
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The Springfield Christmas parade is billed as "the oldest and coldest in the state." At over 70 years old, it's likely the oldest...but as for the coldest, it varies! Some years can be chilly, but in 2019 it was a seasonal day in the 50s.

Do you plan to attend this parade this holiday season? Let us know about your plans in the comments section, and tag the people that you’re taking with you! You can find out more about the year’s plans by visiting the hub page on the Springfield tourism website. While you’re in Springfield, make sure to indulge in Oregon’s biggest pancakes.

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What Are The Best Christmas Events In Oregon?

  • The Jacksonville Victorian Christmas Festival takes place in a historic Old West town in southern Oregon, and feels like you just stepped into a Christmas movie. You'll find a seasonal trolley, a charming parade, meet-and-greets with old Saint Nick, and a main street full of twinkling lights every night.
  • The Christmas Ships Parade is an only-in-Portland event where over sixty boats take to the water, creating a festive fleet that covers every boat with twinkling lights. The ships look a little different every year, but one thing is for sure - anyone who attends this event will see what a big-city Christmas is all about.
  • The Keizer Miracle of Christmas Lights has been going since 1984 in the small town of Keizer, and it all spun out of a friendly neighborhood competition to see who could have the best holiday lights display. Today, it's grown into a spectacle of dozens of houses putting on a show and raising money and donations for a local food bank.

 

What Are The Best Oregon Festivals?

  • The Oregon State Fair is as spectacular as you'd expect an official state fair to be. It's been running for over 150 years, and it plays host to a massive collection of carnival rides, 4-H fairs, and wacky events like pig races. The highlight for many is the food, where we find out what wacky things the chefs are deep-frying this year!
  • The Rhododendron Festival takes place in the small town of Florence, Oregon every spring - and it's a sight to behold. This event celebrates the brilliant reddish-purple flowers with a carnival, a parade full of flower-decked floats - and the highlight for sure, an adorable puppy parade!

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