Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe Holiday Lights Paddle Parade

Set for Friday, December 12, paddlers from across Central Oregon will meet at Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe near the Bend Whitewater Park and embark on a festive journey upriver. Whether in kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards. If it floats, you might see it in the Holiday Lights Paddle Parade! Each watercraft is decked out with colorful lights and decorations, transforming the Deschutes into a glistening, holiday wonderland.

Participants go all out with their decorations, adorning their vessels with twinkling lights, ornaments, and holiday-themed embellishments. As night falls, the magic truly begins, as paddlers make their way up the river in a radiant procession that reflects off the water’s surface, creating a breathtaking scene.