The Downtown Twice Around Parade rolls through the streets of Historic Downtown Albany on Saturday, December 6, 2025.  The parade starts promptly at 5 pm. Rain or Shine. Note: The 2025 Community Tree Lighting Ceremony is a separate event held on Saturday, Nov 29.

Entries typically include a Horse-Drawn Wagon, community groups, schools, businesses, and Santa riding on Albany’s Antique Fire Truck!

The parade route starts at the corner of Broadalbin Street and First Avenue, heads West down First to the post office, turns South (left) on Washington to Second Avenue, turns East (left) on Second to Broadalbin and North (left) on Broadalbin to First… then we go around again ending up back where we started at Broadalbin Street and First Avenue.

With an 6-block route, lots of front-row seating is available for viewing the parade. Second Avenue and Broadalbin tend to be more crowded, while First Avenue and Washington are usually less crowded.

Our partners and supporters include: AA Towing, Advantage Mortgage, the Albany Downtown Association, Albany Parks & Recreation, AT HOME with ANDON, Burchams Metals, Cadwell Realty, the City of Albany, Civil West Engineering, Corvallis Tree Care, Forslund Crane, Gerding Builders, High on the Hog, JoJo Macs, Marilyn Smith, Oregon State Credit Union, Pacific Power & Light, ParkWise, Parr, Ram Trucking, Republic Services, Rite Way Electric, Scott Lepman, Shonnard’s, Sid Stevens Jewelers, Signature Health, The Squeaky Cork, Thomas & Lynne Davies, and Weyerhaeuser.

Complete your online Parade Application and download the Rules here:

Thank you for your interest in the Albany Downtown Twice Around Christmas Parade! At this time, our entry list is full. We appreciate your enthusiasm and hope you’ll join us next year.

2025 Downtown Twice Around Parade Entry Form

2025 Downtown Twice Around Parade Participant Rules

All entries must submit an application by Friday, November 21. (First Come – Limited Space)

Please call our office for assistance if you cannot complete the online application. (541) 928-2469

Want to be part of the fun?

The Albany Downtown Association is looking for volunteers to help with the parade on Saturday, December 6, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fill out this form or call our office to sign up and be part of one of Albany’s favorite holiday traditions!

If you have any questions, please call our office at (541) 928-2469