A local watersports shop sponsors a paddle parade each Christmastime. Folks decorate their kayaks / canoes / paddle boards / rafts / etc with lights and Christmas decor. Then, near sunset, they paddle along the Deschutes. We stood on a bridge called the "flag bridge" - a pedestrian bridge in the Old Mill District lined with flags - and waved at the boats. At least one Santa Claus waved back. We only stayed about 20 minutes because it was windy and rainy and cold. Lucky for us, Auntie Beth is game for lots of adventures.
