Vancouver Culture Parade

Celebrate Diversity Along Officers Row!

Join the parade!

More than 60 third-grade classrooms from Vancouver and Evergreen public schools will celebrate cultural diversity on Friday, April 22 and will participate in this year’s parade, which is the culmination of classroom instruction about different cultures around the world.

Students from Marshall Elementary School feature their in-depth study of NW Coastal Indians. The Youth Escola de Samba from Hough Elementary School will perform, as well as the Columbia River High School marching band.

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Battle Ground Harvest Days

Discover the Magic.

The Battle Ground Harvest Days 2010 is  a three day event organized by the Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce and is held the third weekend of July each year. That means this year’s event will be July 16-18, 2010 and will be located at Battle Ground Village.

“The streets of Battle Ground Village are transformed into a carnival with rides and games for children of all ages along with arts and crafts, food and live musical entertainment. Fun for the whole family, … [Continue reading this Article]

Felida Parade and Celebration

Felida Parade Expects Over 4,000 Kids.

You thought the Hazel Dell Parade of Bands was the only big-time parade in our area… well, the Felida 4th of July Celebration is rapidly becoming a big-time event, especially for the small-folks. This is a non-motorized parade, featuring kids in wagons, strollers and on bikes – all decked out for America. The parade typically draws thousands of entrants. This year the parade’s organizers expect over 4,000 kids to take part. The parade starts and ends at Felida Park, … [Continue reading this Article]

Christmas Ship Parade in Clark County

Lighting Up the Columbia River.

I love driving around looking at Christmas lights on homes throughout Clark County. But, there’s something extra special about watching Christmas lights as they float down a dark Columbia River.

2009 marks the 55th year for the Christmas Ship Parade on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers.  There will be a special performance in Camas, Wa on December 5th, 2009, then fleet will be out every night from December 9th to December 20, 2009.  It’s amazing to me that the Christmas … [Continue reading this Article]

Vancouver Celebrate Freedom Veterans Parade

23rd Annual Veterans Parade

Saturday, November 7, 2009 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location(s): Along Officers Row

Gather along Officers Row for the 23rd annual Celebrate Freedom Veterans Parade presented by the Frank and Joanne Lough Legacy. Participants in this Department of Defense sanctioned parade include veterans service organizations representing all branches of the service, high school marching bands, college and high school ROTC groups, Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, several equestrian units and military and civilian vehicle collector clubs. The parade happens rain … [Continue reading this Article]