The parade has been around since the early 1900’s and is known for the marching bands and light adorned floats.
PORTLAND, Ore. — People packed the streets of Portland waiting for all the action. Some of them got here hours before the festivities began.
It started with the Starlight Run, a 5K race known more for its costumed participants than its fast times.
“I notice some of the runners are exhausted but there are smiles. I like the costumes it’s cool” said one parade attender.
The Starlight Run was just the warm-up. The main event is the Starlight Parade.
It’s been around since the early 1900’s.
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