The Hong Thai Pear Blossom Festival will take place from March 5 to 15 in Na Hang district in northern Tuyen Quang province, in a bid to boost local tourism.
Eight Jackson County high school seniors have won $750 scholarships after being named Pear Blossom princesses, but only one will reign over Medford’s Pear Blossom Parade.
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Located in the center of Oregon’s Rogue Valley, Medford is often referred to as “Heart of the Rogue.” With 200 days of annual sunshine and annual precipitation of 23 inches, the area is great for outdoor activities, wine tasting, and retirement living. Add in the culinary scene, with the “World’s Best Cheese” and “one of the top ten chocolatiers in America,” along with Harry & David’s flagship store, your appetite is well-looked after. Team all this with craft breweries, vineyards, tasting rooms, and a state-of-the-art performing center; you have many activities to enjoy.
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Medford sees the return of Pear Blossom Festival Parade
Today the Pear Blossom Festival held its annual parade after a year without one.
Posted: Apr 10, 2021 4:08 PM
Updated: Apr 12, 2021 9:50 AM
Posted By: Monica Huynh
MEDFORD, Ore. Today the Pear Blossom Festival held it s annual parade, which looked a little different this year due to COVID-19. Instead of floats traveling through downtown, with thousands of people watching on the sidewalks, people had to drive through the parade in their cars.
One man who has been part of the parade since 1987, said that he understands how it has to be this year but he has high hopes for returning to normal next year.
DOWNTOWN MEDFORD, Ore. The 68th Pear Blossom Parade is the most unique in the parade’s history.
Its upside-down parade allowed hundreds of people to experience a multitude of local vendors, live music, and even tractors.
Parade organizers say 150 entries with 4,000 participants and 25 to 30,000 enthusiasts lined the parade route.
“It’s just amazing, just the community spirit coming out and seeing everyone. We didn’t know whether to expect 1 car or 10 cars and there have been thousands of cars and it’s been so much fun,” said Pear Blossom Festival president, Darcey Mann-Self.
The upside-down parade concept was created to abide by current coronavirus restrictions by having people drive by the parade participants.