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.