Monroe, OR – Families across Benton County are invited out tonight as the annual Monroe Light Parade returns, lighting up the streets with decorated vehicles, emergency units, and holiday displays beginning at 7 p.m.
According to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and county Search and Rescue volunteers will participate in the parade, showcasing brightly lit vehicles and festive decorations as part of the community holiday tradition. The Sheriff’s Office shared the announcement Wednesday evening, encouraging residents to attend and support local public safety teams.
The Monroe Light Parade is a long-running seasonal event that draws families from Monroe and surrounding Benton County communities. Law enforcement, first responders, and community groups typically take part, decorating trucks, patrol vehicles, and utility rigs with colorful lights and holiday-themed displays.
One of the featured vehicles this year includes a Marys Peak Search & Rescue truck fully wrapped in holiday lights, highlighting the volunteers who assist in backcountry and emergency rescue operations throughout the county.
While the Sheriff’s Office did not release a full route map in its post, residents are advised to arrive early and expect brief traffic delays near parade viewing areas in Monroe during the evening hours. Drivers are encouraged to use caution, especially with increased pedestrian activity before and after the event.
Community members attending should dress for cold evening temperatures and follow any directions given by event staff or law enforcement on scene.
Residents who live nearby are also reminded to be mindful of road closures or slow-moving traffic as the parade passes through town.
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