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Teddy Bear Parade
Organized by Soroptimist International of Gresham
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Historic Downtown Gresham
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9/26/2026
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Saturday, September 26, 2026 - Historic Downtown Gresham
## PARTICIPANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES:
_**Optional:**_ Please bring Teddy Bear donations for **_T.I.P. (Trauma
Intervention Program). _**T.I.P. says small (6"-10") sized bears work best
for its care packages. There will be donation bins near registration for you
to place the bears in after the parade. Thank you, your donation is very
appreciated!
* Registration form with the applicable fee **AND PROOF OF INSURANCE FOR VEHICLES IN THE PARADE** must be received by Saturday, September 13, 2025.
* Parade will form at [East Hill Church](https://www.google.com/maps/place/East+Hill+Church+Office+Complex/@45.501502,-122.4322988,18.25z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x549599e6ba0130d9:0xf3571cb2fcef756a!8m2!3d45.5013369!4d-122.4312553?hl=en&authuser=0) at Fifth & Main in Downtown Gresham.
* **NO** **on-site registrations**. Late registrations (after September 13th) CANNOT be accepted because of space limitations.
* While in the parade, ALL groups must continue forward. No stopping, back steps, or side steps.
* Safety precautions will be observed at all times.
* All floats and motorized vehicles must be in place by 8:30am in the East Hill Church parking lot.
* All participants must be assembled in the East Hill Church parking lot by 9:30am.
* All entries will be subject to approval by the Parade Committee.
## IMPORTANT:
**_After Wednesday, September 23rd_ , check the parade map**** to find out
which color group you will be marching in.**
## PARADE DAY:
8:00am - Parking lot of East Hill Church opens for registered vehicles only.
Vehicles **NOT** in the parade are not allowed on the lot, with exception of
persons with disabilities. Please tell your group to allow plenty of time to
park elsewhere and walk. Suggested parking is at [Gresham Towne
Fair](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gresham+Town+Fair/@45.5017907,-122.4357404,17.5z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x5495988c830c2bc1:0xf41f50f25fd10154!8m2!3d45.5023565!4d-122.4345389?hl=en&authuser=0).
8:30am - Floats and motorized vehicles, that provided proof of insurance with
their application, in place.
9:30am - All participants assembled in East Hill Church Parking Lot.
**10:00am - PARADE BEGINS**
## PARADE RULES:
**ALL ENTRIES:** No political groups/candidates, please.
**FLOATS:** Merchants, service organizations, schools, neighborhood groups or
individuals may enter floats. All floats and motorized vehicles must be in
place by 8:30am
**MARCHING UNITS:** Adult supervision is required at all times.
**INDIVIDUALS:** Costumes are encouraged or participants carry bears.
**MARCHERS:** All children must have adult supervision.
**ANIMALS:** Animals may be entered provided they are under full control of
their masters at all times. Owners are responsible for their pet's water and
sanitation. **Leashes and "Pooper Scoopers" are REQUIRED! This includes dogs
and horses.**
**DROP OFFS: Vehicles will NOT be allowed into the East Hill parking lot to
"Drop Off" parade participants.** Allow yourself plenty of time to park
elsewhere and walk. Parking is available at Gresham High School and Gresham
Town Fair Mall.
**INFORMATION:** Call Kayla Viramontes at [971-801-0209](tel:971-801-0209) or
email to [sigresham1977@gmail.com](sigresham@soroptimist.net)**
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