Sep 28 2008
26th Annual Teddy Bear Parade-Looking Back
The morning started off a little chilly for the 26th annual Teddy Bear Parade, but the kids didn’t notice a bit. Spectators lined the streets of Gresham to see the stream of floats and groups celebrating Gresham wind their way through downtown Gresham, Oregon. As the parade was about to begin, the parking lot of East Hill Churchwas buzzing with cheer leaders, mascots, balloons, and of course,Teddy Bears. The Well’s Fargo horses drew quite a bit of attention, as did the Great Dane and Grey Hound rescue groups.
Corey’s Child Care , a local registered in home daycare and preschool also rode in the parade with kids and parents in Vern White of White’s Enterprises’ big yellow Mercedes Unimog. When asked what they love about marching in the parade, the response was, “We love supporting our community, because without them, we wouldn’t be here, and besides, the kids love it.” And love it they did, riding in the ex-military transport vehicle as they filled the air with the music of recorders.
The favorite float this year was George Morlan’s Plumbing’s Animated Lion float. Spectators young and old love coming to the Teddy Bear Parade every year to see their family and friends march in this annual event, and no one left feeling let down. The 26th annual Teddy Bear Parade was a success.
