UNION COUNTY â In lieu of a traditional parade in Washington, D.C., for the Jan. 20 inauguration of President Joe Biden, people gathered in small groups across the nation to take part in a virtual âparade across America.â In Oregon, members of the American Sidesaddle Association with deep Union County roots participated.
Julie Murphy, formerly of La Grande, was one of eight riders who donned costumes themed in Oregonian blue and gold, shampooed her steed and rode in honor of the nation on Jan. 20. Her mother, daughter and grandson joined the parade as well.
âWith the election and everything, how the country is so divided and so split â some of us are Republican, some of us are Democrat, we ride together, weâre great friends â when we were asked if we wanted to participate, we decided representing Oregon was absolutely awesome,â Murphy said. âIt was a great honor to do that. All of us participated just because we love our country. Weâ
It doesn t seem real yet : Oregonians featured in inaugural parade
Events surrounding the Presidential Inauguration are virtual this year including the inaugural parade, which some Oregonians are excited to be a part of. Author: Katherine Cook Updated: 6:02 AM PST January 20, 2021
PORTLAND, Oregon Wednesday s inaugural parade will look different than it has in years past. Instead of the traditional parade down Pennsylvania Avenue, it will be a virtual Parade Across America. The live-streamed event will feature entertainers and professional athletes, as well as special people from every state. One of those people will be Dr. Jason Campbell, who many may know as the dancing TikTok Doc.
TEANECK, New Jersey (WABC) The Teaneck High School Flag Twirlers and Drumline will be representing New Jersey in President-elect Joe Biden s inauguration Parade Across America.
The young ladies of the Teaneck Flag Twirlers are about to step into their part of an historical inauguration.
The nation will inaugurate its first vice president of Black and Asian American roots. In this town, being a twirler is a legacy your mom, aunt, sister was probably one and it s an honor, Teaneck Flag Twirlers Advisor Christine Mayers said.
The team applied for a spot in the parade, practiced their craft and crossed their fingers.
The Michigan Multi-Jurisdictional Mounted Police Drill Team and Color Guard and a skateboarder zooming past Comerica Park helped celebrate the new president