By: Benjamin Morrow

The annual Eugene parade is an opportunity for community members to connect, celebrate Eugene, and share ideas. This year community members were eager to demonstrate their desires for improved environmental regulation, green energy efforts, and care for our Earth.

The annual Eugene parade is in full bloom as environmental protestors march for their beliefs.

Tassia Reoutt smiles with glee as she demonstrates how to earn a ‘tree hugger’ badge at the Eugene Parade.

Members of 350Eugene march for improved solar energy systems and climate safety regulation.

Environmental safety posters waiting for their opportunity to shine with local community members at the Eugene Parade.

Protestors work together to carry the weight of the world, metaphorically and physically, as they take to the streets of downtown Eugene.