Don’t Miss Oregon’s Oldest And Coldest Christmas Parade In Springfield
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!
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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.
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!
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 Saturday, December 7th.
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.
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 67 years old, so many residents have been attending every year for decades.
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.
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.
The Springfield Christmas parade is billed as "the oldest and coldest in the state." At 67 years old, it's likely the oldest...but for the 2019 parade, the weather service is predicting temperatures in the 50s, so while it will be chilly, it shouldn't be too cold.
Do you plan to attend this parade this holiday season? Tag the people that you’re taking with you!
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