Scottsdale Parada del Sol Parade & Trails End Festival

02/04/2024

Much, much gratitude for the Parada del Sol sponsor Oliver Smith Jeweler ! Thank you for playing a vital role in celebrating the history of Scottsdale!

02/04/2024

What a terrific day!! Thank you to all who came out and enjoyed the parade and festival!

02/01/2024

Here's the Parada del Sol schedule! 🤠🎉

Saturday, February 3, 2024
Parade: 10:00 am to 12 noon 🎭🎉

12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM: Trail’s End Festival Entertainment Schedule

Silverado Main Stage
12:00 Noon-2:00 PM: Western Fusion Band 🎸🤠
2:30 PM–4:00 PM: Chad Freeman & Redline 🎤🎶

Tailgate Stage
12:00 Noon-2:00 PM: The Pickup Lines 🎤🎸
2:30 PM–4:00 PM: The Chadwicks 🎤🎵

Fiesta Scottsdale Stage
12:00 Noon-12:55 PM: Ollin Yoliztli Dance 💃🎶
1:00 PM-1:55 PM: Mariachi Pasion Stage 🎺🎻
2:00 PM-2:55 PM: Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli-AZ w/ Mariachi Herencia 💃🎻
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Fiesta Mexicana Dance Company 💃🎶

Arizona Indian Festival Stage
12:00 Noon-1:30 PM: Smokestack Lightning 🎤🎸
2:15 PM-3:45 PM: Smokestack Lightning 🎤🎸

Performance times are subject to change. 🕰️

01/30/2024

Rain ☔ or Shine ☀️ the parade will happen!

Saturday, February 3, 2024
Parade: 10:00 AM to 12 PM
Trail’s End Festival immediately follows the Parade.

See you there! 😊🎉🤠

01/27/2024

🎉 ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! 🎉

The Parada del Sol Historic Parade - presented in 2024 by - has been a Scottsdale, AZ tradition since 1953. The streets of Old Town Scottsdale welcome over 30,000 spectators and nearly 150 Parade entries marching down Scottsdale Road. 🎭🏇

The community celebration attracts over 30,000 people and provides an opportunity to showcase the history, participating school groups, bands, live musical entertainment, and great shopping. 🎺🛍️

Beginning immediately after the Parade, The Trail’s End Festival is a huge block party for all ages, featuring live concerts, food, and fun. And the KIDZ Zone with games, pony rides and much more will keep the lil cowpokes happy. 🎶🍔🎠

There will be many food and merchandise vendors located throughout the area, and food trucks will be featured during the Trail’s End Festival. 🌮🛍️

See you there! 🤠🎈

01/24/2024

🌞 Join us for a day of fun in the sun at Parada del Sol and Trails End Festival! ☀️

Save the date: Feb 3 🗓️, and mark your calendars for an unforgettable time! 🎉🕒

Let's make memories together and soak up the sunshine at Parada del Sol and Trails End Festival! 🌴 See you there!

01/20/2024

🌵☀️ THE 2-WEEK COUNTDOWN BEGINS! ☀️

🌟 Get excited for the Parada del Sol and Trails End Festival happening in two weeks on Saturday, February 3rd! 🎉

🌵🎈Join the fun, enjoy the festivities, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere! 🤠🎶

01/18/2024

🕺🐎 Nothing like dancing horses to boost your mood! 🌟

Join us on February 3 for an enchanting experience as dancing horses - and people! - light up the Parada del Sol! 🎉✨
🎶💃 Let the rhythmic hooves and vibrant outfits lift your spirits and transport you to a world of pure delight! 🤩🐴

🎊 The Parada del Sol is not just a parade; it's a celebration of culture, and tradition.

🌄❤️ Save the date and witness the beauty of our Western heritage in motion! 🗓️🤠

Tag your friends and family who could use a mood boost! 🌟🕺💖 🌟

01/17/2024

👀 SEEKING VOLUNTEERS 👀

🌟 Seeking volunteers for the Parada del Sol and Trails End Festival on Saturday, February 3rd! 🤠🎉

If you're passionate about community events and want to be part of an amazing celebration, we'd love your help! 🙌 Join us and make someone's day!

🌟 If you are interested, please email [email protected] 📩🌟

❓❓ Questions ❓❓ Please call 480-620-0668

🌟 Thank you! 🌟

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01/16/2024

🌟 A heartfelt thank you to Oliver Smith Jeweler for their incredible sponsorship - once again! ✨

Your support lights up the Parada del Sol and makes it shine even brighter! 💎

We're grateful for your commitment to our community and the celebration of tradition. 🤠🎉

01/10/2024

Gather up your western attire, lawn chairs, and family members... 🤠👢👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 the 70th Annual Parada del Sol Parade & Trail’s End Festival is coming to Old Town Scottsdale on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024. 🎉🏇

70 years and Still Groovin’ the Western Cool Vibe! 🤠🎶 See you there! 🤗

The parade starts at 10 AM! 🕙🎊

01/10/2024

Love live music?

🎶✨ We're excited to share the vibe from the Trails End Festival! 🌵 Join us for an unforgettable musical experience that will make your heart sing!

🎤🎸 Check out the stellar lineup at https://scottsdaleparade.com/festival-schedule/ and let the good times roll!

It includes Western Fusion Band, Chad Freeman & Redline, The Pickup Lines, and the Chadwicks!

And there's more to come...🕺💃 Don't miss the beats, the melodies, and the memories! 🎉

Photo from 2022, Photo Credit:

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01/08/2024

🎉 Get ready for the most vibrant and festive event of the year - the Parada del Sol Parade! 🤠🌵 Join us as the streets come alive with colorful floats, dazzling costumes, and the spirit of the Southwest! 🎊🤩

🎉 Saturday, February 3 🎉

Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family to experience the magic of the Parada del Sol & Trails End Festival - a celebration like no other!

🎶🚀 Don't miss out on the fun, laughter, and unforgettable moments. See you there, and let the good times roll! 🤠🎈

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01/05/2024

🌟 ISO VOLUNTEERS! 🌟

The Scottsdale Parada del Sol & Trails End Festival is SAT, February 3, 2024.

Want to be a part of it? ✨ Contribute to something truly special by joining us as a volunteer. 👫💙

We are looking for individuals to assist us with many different opportunities.

🌟 If you are interested, please email [email protected] 📩🌟

❓❓ Questions ❓❓ Please call 480-620-0668

🌟 Thank you, and see you soon!

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01/03/2024

Come for the parade, but stick around for the festival! 🎉🐴🎊

The Trail’s End Festival occurs immediately following the Parada del Sol, Saturday, February 3rd, starting at 10 AM.

For this one-of-a-kind daylong street party, Scottsdale’s Historic Old Town District is transformed into a massive family-friendly festival featuring a kids’ zone, food trucks, beverage vendors, merchandise, arts and crafts booths, and multiple stages with live entertainment, including concerts from today’s popular bands as well as traditional performers. 🎤🎸

Much like the parade, the theme of “70 Years and Still Groovin’, the Western Cool Vibe,” will carry through the Trail’s End Festival.

Additional event details are available here: scottsdaleparade.com 🌟🎶

12/09/2023

IMPORTANT 2024 DATE ALERT!

Parada Del Sol will take place on February 3, 2024.

➡️ The parade and festival are scheduled to take place throughout Old Town Scottsdale on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, beginning with the parade at 10 a.m., with the festival following from noon to 4 p.m.

➡️ Scottsdale’s own, Oliver Smith Jewelers is this year’s presenting sponsor.

➡️ This year’s theme “70 Years and Still Groovin’, the Western Cool Vibe,” will honor the event as it enters its seventh decade and Barry Goldwater Jr. will serve as Grand Marshal of the festivities.

➡️ The Scottsdale Parada Del Sol Historic Parade follows a route from Drinkwater Blvd. along Scottsdale Rd. and culminates at Brown Ave. and Indian School Rd. Following the traditional parade, the Trail’s End Festival takes over Scottsdale’s Old Town Historic District for a huge 70s-style block party.

➡️ See you there!

02/12/2023

02/08/2023

Kimberly Chiappetti. What an amazing job ,Blond. She led the meetings, organized entries, communicated with Charros and City of Scottsdale among countless other duties. So many hours of volunteer time was greatly appreciated and critical to the success of the Parada del Sol Parade 2023

02/05/2023

Lonny. The man of the people.

02/05/2023

Just a few highlights from today!

Scottsdale Charros Oliver Smith Jeweler

02/05/2023

Such an amazing day!

02/04/2023

It’s starting!

02/04/2023

Getting ready for today’s Scottsdale Parada del Sol! There’s still time for you to join us - Parade starts at 10!

02/03/2023

Diggin the duds...

Here in the West's Most Western Town, our youth recreation programs have been developing the next generation of cowboys and cowgirls for decades.

Look out for us at this Saturday's Scottsdale Parada del Sol Parade & Trails End Festival as we celebrate our city's western heritage!

02/03/2023

Thank you The Scout Guide Phoenix & Scottsdale for the shout out! 🥰

02/03/2023

Starting at 10AM tomorrow!

Scottsdale's longest-running tradition will once again take to Scottsdale Road when the Parada Del Sol returns this year.

02/03/2023

TOMORROW is the 69th Annual Scottsdale Parada del Sol Parade and Trail's End Festival - presented this year by Oliver Smith Jeweler Scottsdale Charros and the City of Scottsdale - Government

The theme is Cowboy Kickoff so dust off your hat and boots and join us in Old Town Scottsdale for a celebration of our community and western heritage!

ROUTE REMINDER! This year’s Parade embarks from Drinkwater Boulevard south down Scottsdale Road, turns right on 1st Street, then left on Marshall Way, turns east on Second Street and concludes heading north on Brown Avenue to Indian School Road.

It starts at 10:00 AM - but get there early for the best view!

Plan to stick around for the day and enjoy the Trail's End Festival from noon to 4:00PM. Here's the schedule:

Silverado Main Stage
12:00pm-12:30pm: Harry Luge
12:30pm-12:40pm: Mayor Ortega and Oliver Smith Jeweler Remarks
12:40pm-1:45pm: Harry Luge
2:15pm-4:00pm: The Herndon Brothers featuring J. David Sloan

Tailgate Stage
12:00pm-4:00pm: Duelies Dueling Pianos

Fiesta Scottsdale Stage
12:00pm – 12:55pm: Mariachi Pasion
1:00pm – 3:00pm: strolling Mariachi Pasion
1:00pm – 1:55pm: Ollin Yolizli Dance Academy
2:00pm – 2:55pm: Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli AZ with Mariachi Herencia
3:00pm – 4:00pm: Fiesta Mexicana Dance Company

Arizona Indian Festival Stage
12:00pm – 4:00pm: Smokestack Lightning

Photo Credit: Brian Goddard

Oliver Smith Jeweler

02/03/2023

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Oliver Smith Jeweler 💍

We are so grateful for your support!