The McMinnville UFO Festival Parade, held on May 17, 2025, marks a significant cultural event in the town, which gained fame from a 1950 UFO photo incident. This incident turned McMinnville into a key location for UFO enthusiasts. The historic Hotel Oregon serves as the center for the festivities, welcoming large crowds. Sponsored by McMenamins and the McMinnville Downtown Association, the parade showcases a vibrant array of sci-fi characters, costumes, and attractions, drawing participants and spectators from across the state and nation, uniting fans in celebration of extraterrestrial lore.
"The UAV Festival Parade in McMinnville highlights the town's transformation into a UFO epicenter, celebrating its rich UFO history and attracting enthusiasts nationwide."
"The Trent farm sighting in 1950 captured national attention. Its investigation by the Air Force and inclusion in the Condon Report cemented it as a significant UFO case."
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