It’s parade season and we’ve got the fever. Marching bands, floats, pets on parade, glow-in-the-dark costumes, crazy rainbows and a ton of community spirit equal a whopping good time. We can’t explain the magic of a good parade; but if you need an extra dose of serotonin, a parade will do the trick. Try it. You’ll like it, and better yet–the kiddos will love it. We promise.
52nd Annual St. John’s Parade
Date: May 10, 2014
Time: 12pm
Come for the parade and stay for the bizarre. The 52nd annual St. John’s Parade begins promptly at noon in downtown St. Johns and it’s jam-packed full of fun. Pirates, ponies, marching bands, and tons of old-timey cars make this parade a neighborhood gem.
stjohnsbizarre.com/entertainment/
Silverton Pet Parade
Date: May 17, 2014
Time: 10am
Animal lovers unite! Come watch or take part in one of the cutest parades ever. Kids of all ages are welcome to walk with their pets (bunnies, horses, llamas, chickens…you name it.) No registration required. Check here for more details:
Starlight Parade
Date: May 31, 2014
Time: 8:30pm-11pm
Since the early 1900s the Starlight Parade has been illuminating Portland in this magical, not-to-miss annual tradition. If you can’t handle the crowds (over 250,000 people) you can watch it from the comfort of your home on FOX 12 from 9-11pm.
rosefestival.org/event/starlight-parade
Junior Rose Parade
Date: June 4th, 2014
Time: 1-2pm
Hollywood – NE 52nd and Sandy Blvd.
Watch Elementary and Middle School marching bands, preschoolers on bikes, dance teams and kiddos parade down Sandy Boulevard with their pets in the nations oldest and largest children’s parade. It’s adorable!
rosefestival.org/event/junior-parade
Pride Parade
Date: June 15th
Time: 11am
What can we say? We love the spirit and message of Pride, not to mention all of the beautiful rainbows.
