The Scottsdale Parada del Sol Parade Committee announced the winners from 100 different types of Parade entries who participated this year. “The five judges are always proud to announce the winners and explain how much these groups contribute to making the Parada Parade a success,” said President Wendy Springborn.
“Many of these groups travel more than 50 miles to come to Scottsdale and participate in the parade. They have to find hotel rooms and transportation for entertainers, pull their floats and trailer or drive some floats to Scottsdale to participate. We applaud their hard work and the enthusiasm they bring to Scottsdale! We also thank the Mayor, the City of Scottsdale Tourism Development Committee and City Council for their support as well as our many sponsors.”
“It is our honor to announce the following winners”:
– Best Overall (quality, crowd engagement and creativity) Cabalgando X Arizona (12 horses and costumed riders) (Phx)
– Best Authentic Western Vehicle (embodies western spirit) Miss Indian Arizona & Court (Parker)
– Best Marching Band (originality/creativity/crowd reaction-not musically) Chaparral High School Marching Band (Scottsdale)
– Most Patriotic (patriotism/American spirit) Arizona Korean War & Defense Veterans and Auxiliary (Phx)
– Crowd Favorite (crowd reaction) Pueblo Elementary Foreign Language Immersion Program (Scottsdale)
– We’ve Got Spirit, Yes We Do! (western spirit/engages the crowd) Prescott Regulators & Their Shady Ladies (Prescott)
– Let’s Hear it For The Kids! (Under age 18 only) Cub Scout Pack #648 (Scottsdale)
– First Time Entry – Tada’s Twist and Shout (Phx)
– Hometown Favorite (Scottsdale) Saguaro High School Marching Band/Mohave Middle School Band/Saguaro Football Team/Saguaro High School Interact Club (Scottsdale)
– Most Original (approaches the parade in fun/unique way) Original Old Town Riders (Phx)
– Judges’ Choice (Best spirit of the Parada del Sol) Ollin YliztliDance Academy (Phx)
Also be sure to schedule the weekend March 9-12 for the Honor Health Parada del Sol Pro Rodeo events that feature saddle bronc riding, bull riding, roping and barrel racing. WestWorld in north Scottsdale overflows with western booths and exhibits, music and dancing.
To learn more about the Scottsdale Parada del Sol Parade and Trail’s End Festival, go to www.scottsdaleparade.com. Follow all year long on on Facebook “Parada del Sol Parade and Trails End Festival” and Twitter: @ScottsdaleParade
