Sep 23 2009
27th Annual Teddy Bear Parade
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It’s that time of year again. The leaves are turning, the kiddos are back in school and the Soroptimist International of Gresham, is presenting the 27th annual Teddy Bear Parade in Historic Downtown Gresham on Saturday, September 26th, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Over 35 groups will be marching in the parade, and nearly 4,000 spectators are expected to attend.
The parade will begin at East Hill Church, 701 N Main Ave, and will wind through downtown Gresham, then back to East Hill Church.
Groups marching in the parade will be holding, displaying, and even dressed as teddy bears. Hundreds of the furry bears are expected to attend.
The Teddy Bear got its name from President Theodore Roosevelt. After an unsuccessful bear hunt, a bear cub was captured and brought to him to shoot. The President declined, dubbing the bear “Teddy’s Bear”, which became one of America’s favorite toys, the Teddy Bear.
For more information, contact the Gresham Chamber of Commerce at 503-665-1131.
