‘I love this:’ 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade rolls in Portland

Tim Steele
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — What do a tank, the Ghostbusters and dragon dancers have in common?

If you said they were all part of the 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade, you’re right.

The 18th annual parade began at Eastport Plaza and continued to Yamhill Street and brought together parts of the community up and down that stretch.

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“I love this parade,” attendee Shane Reaney told KOIN 6 News. “It brings so many neighborhoods all together all up and down 82nd. We’ve been loving this parade for years.”

Parade organizer Nancy Chapin said the community’s interest “is a very special part of this parade.” She noted dozens of volunteers made this parade come to life.

Her goal for 2025 is to raise enough funds so she can livestream the parade for those who can’t make it.

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