Snowflake Parade delights KF in falling snow
Santa left his reindeer behind and arrives on a bulldozer for the 38th Annual Snowflake Festival Parade. December 8, 2022. (Images: Brian Gailey, Basin Beat / Klamath Falls News)
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Superheros to Santa Claus were welcomed with arms wide open at the 38th Annual Snowflake Festival Parade downtown, Thursday night. Thousands of spectators lined Main Street from the museum to the courthouse to jointly celebrate the holiday season in Klamath Falls.
Eighty-two festively decorated floats glided down the parade route. As Mother Nature blessed the community with chilly temperatures and a layer of fresh snow. Notable displays included the street-sized US flag, first responders, Henley AFJROTC Color Guard, KUHS Marching Band, 173rd Fighter Wing’s mini F-15, a living nativity, and Santa arriving on a bulldozer.
The event was kicked off with the Snowflake Mile where runners trotted through the snow. Dozens of athletes ran down the parade route - some dressed up in costume, a couple of joggers were even pushing a stroller on the ice, but all having fun.
The parade may be over but the Klamath Snowflake Festival continues through the weekend. Events remaining include visits with Santa, the Singing Christmas Tree, Gingerbread house completion viewing/awards, living nativity, and more. Visit https://www.basinbeat.com/calendar for a complete list of events remaining in the festival.
Basin Beat and Klamath Falls News publisher, Brian Gailey was downtown and captured the essence of the parade in photographs. Below is a selection of images from Thursday night.
