Chinese New Year Celebration in Jacksonville

Hi Everyone! I wanted to share a recent event I attended in Jacksonville, Oregon.

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I can see why this charming town has been called “One of America’s Top  10 Coolest Small Towns” and embodies everything what the good life is all about.

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While staying at the McCall House in Ashland, I took the beautiful scenic drive to Jacksonville to experience the Chinese New Year Celebrations.

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The 20 minute drive allowed me to arrive just in time to experience the kick off parade at 10:30.

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Even though this is the year of the Monkey, the parade had lions, dragons, gongs, local students, pep bands, and other community groups. The parade marched through Downtown Jacksonville.

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The rest of the day held many fun filled activities, both educational and entertaining for the the entire family.

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These activities ranged from cooking demonstrations to illustrations and exhibits of the early Chinese gold miners.

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Children loved romping, jumping, and sliding at the “Dragon Jump House” which was located by the former Jacksonville Courthouse Museum grounds.

Here’s a few peeks from my day.

Hope you enjoyed a little experience of the Chinese New Year!

 

 

Marcia
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5 Responses to Chinese New Year Celebration in Jacksonville

  1. Monica says:

    I did thanks for sharing.

  2. Joe Kuehner says:

    I am very happy that you and Cami had fun!

  3. Nancy Coughlin says:

    Beautiful weather for a fun parade! What fun!!!

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