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The man accused of driving his pickup truck into the Grand Floral Parade route in Portland, Oregon, has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder, assault, and hit-and-run. The incident occurred on June 5, 2021, injuring three people. The suspect was arrested shortly after the incident and has been in custody since then. He appeared in court for a hearing on Monday, where he entered his plea.
The Portland Rose Festival's Grand Floral Parade returned to the city's central eastside after being canceled for two years due to the pandemic. The parade featured floats made entirely of natural materials, community and high-school marching bands, and sailors stopping by for Fleet Week. This year's parade also featured more than a dozen World War II era Rosie the Riveters who served as the grand marshals. The parade returned with a shortened route that stayed on the eastside of the Willamette River, making it easier for families to attend.
A driver was arrested after disrupting Portland's Grand Floral Parade and endangering spectators. The driver was seen driving recklessly and nearly hitting several people before crashing into a parked car. No injuries were reported, but the driver was taken into custody for investigation of reckless driving and reckless endangerment.
A man drove into the annual Grand Floral Parade in downtown Portland, nearly hitting parade goers, including children. The driver, Sidney Sean Mecham, refused to stop and led police on a chase through the parade route before finally being arrested. No injuries were reported, and the parade continued as planned. Mecham now faces multiple charges, including reckless endangerment and hit and run. Witnesses are unsure of his intentions.