2020 Reverse Holiday Light Parade Sign Ups

Due to the heightened COVID transmission threat and the compliance with Governor Brown’s state wide “Freeze” directive Forest Grove fire & Rescue will not be able to provide any version of the Holiday Light Parade in Dec. 2020.  We look forward to the anticipation of a successful Holiday Light Parade resuming in 2021.

Postponed until Dec 2021

HOLIDAY ELF COLORING CONTEST

Date:  11/5 - 11/23

Description:  Color the Elf and you could win the honor of lighting the Forest Grove Christmas tree. Click on the link, print the picture, color, fill out your information and turn into the Chamber of Commerce no later than 11/23 at 4pm. You may also pick up the coloring image from local businesses.  Due to covid restrictions only the winner of the coloring contest and one parent may attend the Tree Lighting Ceremony  

STOCKING DESIGN CONTEST

Submission Dates: Nov 18th - Dec 4th
Voting Dates: Dec 5th - Dec 17th

Description: Sponsored by Next Generation Karate and Coo Crafts  Swing by Coo Crafts your supplies and pattern from Coo Crafts, decorate and bring back to the shop.

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

Date: 11/27

Time: 6 p.m.

Description: Forest Grove's annual tree lighting ceremony will be virtually viewed from your home social distance style.  The ceremony will be aired on TVCTV Channel 30.  Turn on some holiday music, sip some cocoa and snuggle up in the comfort of your home to view this annual kick-off to the holiday season.  

STOREFRONT DECORATING CONTEST

Last day to decorate: 11/27
Voting: Dec 5th - Dec 17th

Description: FG Downtown businesses, bring joy and sparkle this holiday season.  Decorate your storefront by 11/27 and let the public decide!  Forest Grove voters, come downtown to shop and view the decorated storefronts. Vote for your favorite. Buy some treats. Do some shopping.  Winner Announced: Dec 18th.  

Storefront Application  Storefront Voting Promo

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Date: 11/28

Time: All Day

Description: Special incentives and giveaways to encourage your to shop at your local Forest Grove businesses.  KEEP OUR BUSINESSES STRONG. SHOP SMALL!

REVERSE HOLIDAY LIGHT PARADE

Due to the heightened COVID transmission threat and the compliance with Governor Brown’s state wide “Freeze” directive Forest Grove fire & Rescue will not be able to provide any version of the Holiday Light Parade in Dec. 2020.  We look forward to the anticipation of a successful Holiday Light Parade resuming in 2021.

Postponed until Dec 2021

COMMUNITY GIFT EXCHANGE

Date: Gift drop off: 11/28 - 12/13
          Gift pick up: 12/19 - 12/30

Time: During Open Hours @ Bella Donna's Bistro

Description: Time for some fun with a secret Santa gift exchange. Drop a wrapped gift from your age group to Bella Donna's Bistro between 11/18 - 12/13.  Visit Bella Donna's gift exchange site for more information. Don't forget to shop local!

GINGERBREAD CONTEST

Last Submission Date:  Dec 4th
Voting: Dec 5th  - Dec 17th

Description: Create a work of delicious art with a gingerbread house!  Winners announce December 18th. 

Click Here for details and an application.

Sponsored by The Mercantile, Pacific Insurance Partners and WAFD Insurance Group.