Photo Gallery: Eugene Celebration Parade
EUGENE, Ore -- "Look at the fruit! I could totally dress like a fruit," yelled a member of the parade-watching crowd as an orange, watermelon slice and green bunch of grapes passed by.
That was just before the Slug Queen made her appearance, smiling and waving at her adoring fans while Representative Peter DeFazio followed behind as her "slime scoooper." A group of family nudists then walked by wearing smiley face sandwich boards over togas. Close behind a dog shaved like a lion marched proudly in front of its tie-dyed t-shirt-wearing human.
This is the Eugene Celebration Parade. Anything goes.
PHOTO GALLERY | PARADE VIDEO | DATES AND TICKET INFO
With a theme of Raise the Roof, participants and watchers laughed and danced together during Saturday’s sunny parade.
The Eugene Celebration is an annual three-day event held in downtown Eugene. It started in 1983 as a way to bring together the downtown community. The festival features bands from throughout the Pacific Northwest and usually draws tens of thousands of people.
One of the yearly highlights is the Sustainability Village. You can find it on Saturday and Sunday at 10th and Olive. Organizers say the Sustainability Village highlights “businesses, organizations and innovations that are making significant strides toward a more sustainable lifestyle in our area.”
If you went to the Eugene Celebration, or the parade, we want to see your pictures! Email them to kvalnews@kval.com or post them to www.kval.com/younews.
- Friday, August 27 - 5:00 pm to Midnight
- Saturday, August 28 - 11:00 am to Midnight (Parade begins at 10:00 am)
- Sunday, August 29 - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
TICKET INFO:
- 3 day admission wristband Friday/Saturday/Sunday: $15
- Kids 12 and under: FREE
- Sunday Only: $8 (cannot be purchased in advanced, only Sunday at the gates)
OTHER INFO:
- Transportation: Ride FREE on LTD during Celebration weekend with your proof of admission.
- Bike Parking: The bike valet area is at the corner of 8th and Charnelton.
- Pets: No pets are allowed at the Eugene Celebration. Pets are welcomed to join the Pet Parade on Sunday, but cannot enter within the paid Celebration footprint
