Bend Christmas Parade

Dates

December

It is the mission of the volunteer Bend Christmas Parade Committee to organize and present to the people of Bend and the surrounding area an event that will capture the spirit of Christmas and bring a feeling of fun and excitement to participants and viewers alike.

We are open to entries in the parade from all belief systems and we welcome a diversity of ideas that will portray the warm and friendly feelings associated with the season.

The Bend Christmas Parade is organized and run by a volunteer group of dedicated citizens. The committee is composed of 11 volunteers whose responsibilities include organizing the entries, preparing entries for line-up, publicity, treasurer, working with the animal entries, judging, composing scripts for announcers, public safety, and acting as parade marshals. Some of these volunteers have been with the committee since its inception.

Upcoming Events Around Town

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Drake Park

July 29, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Munch and Music

Enjoying what will be it’s 30th anniversary in 2021, the Summit Health Munch & Music FREE concert series in Drake Park continues to be a summertime favorite. Every Thursday for 6 weeks in Drake Park. The evening kicks off at 5:30pm with live music. Don't worry you'll have time in between the opening and headliner acts to grab some delicious grub from one of the many food trucks and vendors...

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Cascade Lakes Welcome Station

July 30, 12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cascade Lakes Relay

Registration is open! Don’t miss Oregon’s most challenging running relay course starts in the Cascade Mountains at Diamond Lake Resort, travels through the Oregon Outback and rural agricultural country, and winds back to the Cascade Lakes Highway, around Mt. Bachelor and into the resort community of Bend. You’ll see more cows than semi-trucks and smell pine trees instead of exhaust. If you are seeking an adventure where you can push...

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Deschutes Historical Museum

July 31, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Reflection of History: An Architectural Tour

Stroll through the Drake Park Neighborhood Historic District and take a step back in time, when walking was the thing to do and neighborhoods were all about proximity. Participants will be introduced to the architectural styles represented in the neighborhood coupled with stories of a changing community. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is limited. The tour begins and ends at the Deschutes Historical Museum. Approximately a 1.5 hour walk. $5.00...

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Seventh Mountain Resort

July 31, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Beginner/Intermediate Skills Mountain Biking Workshop

We’ll begin by dialing in our bike set up and body position, then work on skills throughout the afternoon. Examples of some of the skills we will work on include braking, shifting, cornering, switchbacks, wheel lifts, line choice, technical descending and getting up and over logs and rocks. Join us for two hours of skill building fun! Suitable for: All skill levels, Men & Women, 18+

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Wanderlust Tours

July 31, 12:30 pm - 9:30 pm

2021 Summer Concert Series: Take Me to the River

Join Wanderlust Tours for our local Take Me to the River- in search of the soul of American music, where we will share the inspiration of the natural world through a canoe and kayak journey down the Deschutes River or a hike along its shores. Become a part of the story of the multi generational music of 3 bands, their music and motivations. Take Me to the River is an...

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Seventh Mountain Resort

July 31, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Cornering Switchbacks OR Intro to Jumping* Mountain Biking Workshop

Cornering and Switchbacks (odd dates of the month): The best way to get good at cornering is to practice practice practice. We’ll begin by dialing in body position, leaning the bike and understanding how to handle different types of corners. Next we’ll take it to the trails where we will practice bermed corners, flat loose corners and switchbacks until we are all dizzy with progression! Intro to Jumping (even dates...

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July 31, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Soul of the City: A History of Drake Park

Celebrate the park’s centennial with a guided tour along the iconic Mirror Pond. After a short walk from the Deschutes Historical Museum the tour weaves through the park, exploring the history and happenings that has made Bend’s first city park the soul of the city. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is limited. Register on the Deschutes Historical Museum website, www.deschuteshistory.org. The tour begins at the Deschutes Historical Museum and ends...

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Seventh Mountain Resort

August 1, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Skills & Ride Mountain Biking Workshop

We’ll start with dialing in our bikes and body position and progress through several more skills before hopping on the nearby trails to test our new skills on a fun ride. Examples of skills we might work on are braking, cornering, switchbacks, wheel lifts, line choice, technical descending, getting up and over logs and rocks and line choice. The first 90 minutes will be skills and the last 90 minutes...

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Fir Street Park

August 1, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Sisters Farmers Market

The 2021 Sisters Farmers Market is 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. June - October. 2021 NEWS: We’re happy to announce that we’ll be able to enjoy live music at the market this year! And our furry friends will be welcome to join! IMPORTANT COVID PRECAUTIONS: The health and safety of our vendors, volunteers, and customers is our top priority as we open for our 2021 season. Stay home if you...

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Waypoint

August 3, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Live Music at Waypoint

Join us at Waypoint for live music 7/27 Beverly Anderson 5-7pm 7/31 Mike Wayock 12-2pm 8/1 Olivia Harms 4-6pm 8/3 Greg Botsford 5-7pm 8/7 Yanin Saav 12-2pm 8/8 TBD 4-6pm 8/10 Alicia Viani 5-7pm 8/14 Connor Bennett 12-2pm 8/15 TBD 4-6pm 8/17 Abluesticks 5-7pm 8/21 TBD 12-2pm 8/22 TBD 4-6pm 8/24 Olivia Harms 5-7pm 8/28 Yanin Saav 12-2pm 8/29 Stacy Dread & Mystic 4-6pm 8/31 Kelcey Lassen 5-7pm 9/4 TBD...

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Roundabout Books

August 3, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Virtual Book Launch: We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange

Join Roundabout Books for a launch event with Bend author Tracey Lange. Her book is an August Indie Next List pick! In the vein of Mary Beth Keane’s Ask Again, Yes, Tracey Lange’s We Are the Brennans explores the staying power of shame—and the redemptive power of love—in an Irish Catholic family torn apart by secrets. When 29-year-old Sunday Brennan wakes up in a Los Angeles hospital, bruised and battered...

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Brooks Alley

August 4, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Bend Farmers Market

From quaint beginnings atop Drake Park to a thriving, bustling market in nearby Brooks Alley, the Bend Farmers market has been “growing” and feeding Central Oregon for over 20 years! Our market runs Wednesdays, rain or shine, smoke or hail, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Downtown Bend. The 2021 season starts on May 5 and will run through October 13. The mission of the Bend Farmers Market is...