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Bright, colorful fun on the water: Tumalo Creek’s Holiday Lights Paddle Parade returns to the Deschutes in Bend

It's as the sun sets that the Holiday Lights Paddle Parade takes on a special glow on the river
Johnny Oliver
It's as the sun sets that the Holiday Lights Paddle Parade takes on a special glow on the river
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Jillian Fortner will be live tonight on NewsChannel 21

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Yet another fun, bright and colorful holiday tradition is back in Bend: Brightly lit kayaks, canoes and paddle boards will light up the Deschutes River Friday night at Tumalo Creek’s Holiday Lights Paddle Parade. 

Those heading out on the water will gather near Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe shop near the Bend Whitewater Park and make their way upriver. A variety of watercraft will be decorated with twinkling lights, ornaments and other holiday-themed embellishments.

The event runs from 4pm to 7pm. 

Jillian Fortner will be reporting live from the scene tonight on NewsChannel 21.

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