The Corvallis Community Christmas Parade happens the Friday after Thanksgiving (unless there's a football game, in which case it will be the Saturday after Thanksgiving). This event features floats, music, hot chocolate, lights, snacks, and plenty of holiday cheer, as well as Santa Claus, of course! The parade usually runs down 4th Street and finishes at the Benton County Courthouse, where it's capped off with a holiday sing-along and the lighting of the lights and trees around the Courthouse.