Two facing fines for Fourth of July parade in Creswell
The Lane County Sheriff s Office says the citations have nothing to do with the message of the participants, and it was strictly a concern for public safety.
Posted: Jul 21, 2021 4:30 PM
Posted By: Chelsea Hunt
CRESWELL, Ore. – Two of the organizers of the controversial Fourth of July parade in Creswell are facing fines for not having a permit.
Sgt. Scott Denham with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office said it’s a safety issue because the parade affected traffic and put young children in danger when people threw candy in the streets.
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It’s against the law in Creswell to ride your horse down Old Town Road, or more precisely, the town’s main drag, Oregon Avenue.
The 50-year-old town city ordinance has some people up in arms. And a group of right-wing extremists planning a Creswell Fourth of July Parade say they may not have any permits for their event, but that won’t stop them from riding their horses through town even if it’s illegal.
The entire July 4 event has been controversial among locals, but this specific point of contention comes from a law written in the Creswell Municipal Code that states,“No person shall ride or lead a horse on Oregon Avenue from Front Street to 10th Street or within a city park, unless in connection with a parade approved by the city.”
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