December 12, 2024 3:05 a.m.

The 31st annual D. R. Johnson Memorial Timber Truckers Light Parade is happening this Saturday night.

The popular south county event begins at the D. R. Johnson Mill in Riddle at 5:30 p.m. Organizer Theresa McCabe said the route goes through Main Street in Riddle, out Riddle Bypass Road towards Old Pacific Highway, and down the highway to Myrtle Creek. McCabe said the parade ends on Main Street.

After the parade is over, awards and a participant raffle is held in the Myrtle Creek Community Center. The Myrtle Creek/Tri-City Area Chamber of Commerce will be giving out chili, hot cocoa, hot coffee and cookies. It is free but donations are appreciated.

McCabe said to take part, a vehicle just has to be road worthy and have lights. There will be six class groups – each having a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner. Judging is handled by members of the Riddle Chamber of Commerce.

For the last several years, the event has averaged 50 entries. Every year spectators line the parade Route from Riddle to Myrtle Creek, with as many as 20,000 people viewing the light parade.