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 the Albany Trolley, 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 past the Albany Carousel, turns South (left) on Calapooia 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 8-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.

Event partners include Weyerhaeuser, Ram Trucking, Pacific Power, the City of Albany, Albany Fire Department, Albany Visitors Association and Burcham Metals.

Complete your online Parade Application and download the Rules here:

2025 materials will be available on November 1st.

2024 ENTRY APPLICATION & RULES – LINK

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?

Volunteer to help at the parade. Learn more here: Parade Volunteer LINK 

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