Christmas in Oregon 2009, Portland, Salem, Events & Holiday Parades

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Christmas in Oregon Winter in the Pacific Northwest can bring snow in the mountains or heavy rains on the coast, but wherever you are in Oregon you're guaranteed a bright forecast during the holidays.

Check out what's going on around the Beaver State with this year's schedule of parades, tree lightings, and family entertainment, featuring tons o' Christmas fun beginning in Portland ....

Oregon Zoo Zoolights - Kid-friendly fun in Portland at the annual holiday light spectacular with almost a million lights and more than 200 animated displays.

Christmas Ship Parade - One of Portland's oldest and most spectacular Christmas traditions featuring a fleet over more than 50 lighted boats sailing on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Check out this year's schedule along with an historical overview and photos from past events.

The Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights - Breathtaking light displays, choral and music concerts, puppet shows, animal petting zoo, and Christmas play performances throughout the holiday season in Portland.

Christmas at Pioneer Courthouse Square - Portland's public "living room" for holiday events like the annual tree lighting, Christmas market and the Tuba Christmas music and sing-along.

Polar Express at the Mt. Hood Railroad - Inspired by the popular movie with kids invited to wear their pajamas for a special night of Christmas magic including a visit by Santa, sing-alongs, hot chocolate and cookies. Includes this year's ticket and schedule information.

Festival of Lights Parade - A Salem holiday tradition with illuminated floats, marching bands and music, together with the official Christmas tree lighting.

Silver Falls State Park Christmas Festival - Annual family fun at the park with craft activities, storytelling, music and a special appearance by JR Beaver and Santa.

Shore Acres Park Holiday Lights - A quarter million lights in every color of the rainbow illumine trees and pathways, plus featured lighted sculptures, entertainment in the pavilion, and a beautifully decorated Garden House.

Ashland Festival of Light Celebration - Lit up like a Christmas tree for the holidays and featuring a parade, visits by Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a winter wonderland of decorated store windows.

Oregon Christmas Tree Farms - Where to find them throughout the state by region including those located near Portland, Salem, Columbia and in eastern and southwestern Oregon, with contact details, directions and related links.

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