74th Annual Springfield Christmas Parade 5 December 2026; (also known as Oregon’s “Oldest and Coldest” Parade)
74TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE
(also known as Oregon’s “Oldest and Coldest” Parade)
The parade will be held in rain or shine. Dress WARMLY & DRY and prepare for any kind of weather. Bring extra blankets or warm clothing, especially for children.
Information available at: https://www.oregonriderssociety.org/event-details/springfield-christmas-parade-2
Application at: https://www.oregonriderssociety.org/springfield-application
(Control click to see information and full application)
Float Preparation:
Date: 4 Dec 2026 (Friday)
Time: 3 PM-5/6 PM
Location: My-Comm, 1860 N. 42nd Street, Springfield, Oregon
Parade:
Theme: Miracle
Date: 5 Dec 2026 (1st Saturday in December)
Staging time: 9:30 AM (0930 hours)
Staging Location: Entrance into the parade entry staging area is only through the Olympic and 28th checkpoint. (FOR FLOATS) You will not be permitted to enter any other point of the parade route.
Do not drop off participants or non-participating vehicles through this point. Please communicate this to anyone who is operating a vehicle and will be in need of accessing any of the staging area.
Participants will need to park, and walk to the float; or catch a ride on the float from My-Comm to staging (prior to 9:30AM – will vary depending on our staging number). ENTRY NUMBER will be disseminated at Float Prep & Email. This will help in finding the float location.
Parade Staging Area (control click to see map)
Time: 1 PM PROMPT Start Time – 3 PM (approx.) End Time
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, OR CHANGES MAY RESULT IN ADDITIONAL EMAILS BEING FORWARDED OUT.
Cost: FREE TO VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS
Application Required.
Get there early. Entry number does not mean location in parade.