Sep
28

BRiGHT Parade

Lights, art and music will be overflowing in the streets on September 28 starting at 7PM. Come join the fun with us!

Saturday, September 28, 7-8:30 pm
Start/End at 8th Ave. & Pearl St., Eugene
https://eugenebrightparade.com/parade/

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AXÉ Percussion Festival
Sep
8

AXÉ Percussion Festival

Join us for the AXÉ (ah-SHEH) Percussion Festival!

Time and activity details are being finalized, check back for updates.
Contact us if you are interested in participating by performing, presenting or putting on an activity at the festival.

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Aug
10

Eugene Pride Rally and March

Join us for the Annual Pride Rally and March from Kesey Square to the Eugene PRIDE in the Park Festival at Alton Baker park. We are looking forward to playing and marching with everybody as we head to another beautiful event in the park.

The march is approximately 1.2 miles on both city streets and sidewalks. For more info visit https://www.eugenepride.org/

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Summer Beginner Class
May
20

Summer Beginner Class

in progress - next class dates will be set as soon as possible

Want to learn Afro-Brazilian drumming?
Join our 8 week winter beginner class
You will learn about the genre and drumming techniques while practicing two songs from our repertoire

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Mar
18

Spring Beginner Class

Want to learn Afro-Brazilian drumming?

Join us at our winter beginner class from March 18th - May 6th
This winter class will last 8 weeks and meets every Monday from 7-9 PM

You will learn about the samba-reggae genre and drumming techniques while practicing two songs from our repertoire. Each class session will practice two different songs.

Visit classes for more details and to sign up

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Winter Beginner Class
Jan
8

Winter Beginner Class

in progress - next class dates will be set as soon as possible

Want to learn Afro-Brazilian drumming?
Join our 8 week winter beginner class
You will learn about the genre and drumming techniques while practicing two songs from our repertoire

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BEAM BRiGHT PARADE
Oct
14

BEAM BRiGHT PARADE

A HUMAN AND ELECTRIC POWERED
PARADE OF EUGENE'S UNiQUE QUiRK

ILLUMiNATED HUMAN & ELECTRiC POWERED ART iN MOTiON

Eugene’s quirk will be illuminated and in motion on Saturday, October 14, 2023 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the new BEAM BRiGHT Parade!

The BEAM BRiGHT Parade is produced by ArtCity, a Eugene-based 501c3 nonprofit that encourages transformation and empowerment through art. The BEAM BRiGHT Parade is supported by the City of Eugene Cultural Services with support from Downtown Program Funds.

Parade route

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Veneta Harvest Festival Parade
Sep
9

Veneta Harvest Festival Parade

Join us at the Veneta Harvest Festival and Chili Cook-Off!

We will be parading and then sampling and voting for best chili while enjoying the vendors and displays at the festival. Come join the fun!

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Willamette River Festival
Aug
27

Willamette River Festival

This year’s Willamette River Festival opens with a PADDLE PARADE!

The parade starts at 10am on Sunday, August 27. Brazilian percussion ensemble Samba Ja will lead spectators to the top of Defazio Bridge to watch the parade and cheer for their favorite paddlers. Prizes and special awards for audience favorites will be announced later in the day from the festival mainstage.

Interested in joining the parade? Individuals and organizations are welcome to participate, and registration is FREE! Learn more and start your registration at http://willametteriverfest.org/festival-schedule....

Morning lineup and check-in will begin at 8am. The parade follows the river from Alton Baker Boat Ramp to Valley River Center. Thanks to City of Eugene Recreation for providing shuttle transportation from VRC!

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