The "Official Centennial Event"

Parada del Sol

February 10-11, March 2-4, 2012
Downtown Scottsdale &
Westworld of Scottsdale
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Friday, February 10, 2012

Hashknife Pony Express
Location: Hashknife Sculpture - Scottsdale Waterfront
Times: 12:00 p.m. - Mail arrives
Admission: Free
Neither rain, sleet, nor dark of night can stop the Hashknife Pony Express. Each year for the last 53 years, the old west is brought to life as an elite group of riders thunder through Arizona. This exciting event is the oldest officially sanctioned Pony Express in the world. Each rider is sworn in as an honorary mail messenger braving weather, terrain, and modern-day obstacles to deliver the United States mail.The Hashknife Pony Express makes its ride every January traveling 200 miles from Holbrook to Scottsdale, Arizona, and delivering 20,000 first-class letters by horseback.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Parada del Sol Parade
Location: Downtown Scottsdale
Times: 10:00am
Admission: Free
The Scottsdale Jaycees proudly present the Parada del Sol Parade. This parade has the distinction of being known as the "World's Largest Horsedrawn Parade".  The Parade route runs north up Scottsdale Road from Oak to Indian School. With close to 150 parade entries anticipated this year, this is an event to be experienced. So plan on grabbing a seat, your friends and family and come hang out at the Parada del Sol.

The annual Trail's End Celebration
Time: Immediately follows the parade
Admission: Free
The party will begin immediately following the Parada del Sol Parade. The Trail's End party will take place in Old Town Scottsdale on 1st Avenue and Main St, between Brown Rd and Scottsdale Road. This is a huge block party for all ages, including the Kid's Area with games, pony rides and much more.  There will be many food and merchandise vendors located throughout the area.

Friday - Sunday, March 2 - 4, 2012

Parada del Sol Rodeo
Location: WestWorld of Scottsdale
Times: Fri at 7:00pm, Sat at 7:00pm, Sun at 2:00pm
Admission: Purchase tickets here
Enjoy a weekend of boot-stompin' fun in celebration of Scottsdale's annual Parada del Sol festival.  Activities include PRCA-sanctioned rodeo, dances, live music and children's activities.

Satuday, March 3, 2012

Scottsdale's Pro Bull Riding
Location: WestWorld of Scottsdale
Times: 1:00pm
Admission: Purchase tickets here
Parada del Sol is proud to annouce the addition of the Scottsdale Pro Bull-Riding to our line-up this year, which will feature Pro Bull-Riding only.

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While here for the Parada del Sol events, here are some fine restaurants in Scottsdale within close proximity.

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Parada del Sol Parade


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Parada del Sol Rodeo

General parking is $5.


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