Oregon Country Fair
If you are at the Oregon Country Fair be sure to listen for us as we parade with Peachi the Dragon!
We will be parading with Peachi on Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting around 1PM
The parade starts at the Dragon Lair near the Monkey Palace stage in Chela Mela Meadow
https://www.oregoncountryfair.org/
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.
Tillamook Dairy Parade
Come enjoy the 67th Annual June Dairy Parade in Tillamook with us! Celebrate the dairy heritage of Tillamook and embrace the joy of community togetherness!
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
Better Ways Block Party
Join us at the Better Ways Block Party!
We will be playing at the northeast corner of the Farmers Market Plaza
There will plenty of other entertainment and exhibits so come down and enjoy the afternoon.
More information at the Better Ways Block Party site
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
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
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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North Country Fair Samba Parade
Come check out all of the local art, crafts, handmade goods, cottage foods, music, entertainers and an amazing samba parade at the North Country Fair!
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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
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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