Downtown Eugene was alive with holiday spirit Dec. 5. Merrymakers and revelers, and a few Helen Ropers, joined the city's tree lighting celebration in Kesey Square.

Eugene Mayor Kaarin Knudson led a countdown and The Oregon Duck jumped for joy as the 30-foot grand fir was illuminated. There was music and dancing and downtown retailers stayed open late to invite shoppers to make a dent in their gift lists.

Springfield's "oldest and coldest" Christmas parade is Saturday. See which streets are shut down here: https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/traffic/2025/12/03/springfield-christmas-parade-route-street-closures/87560053007/

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