The Parada del Sol Historic Parade has been a Scottsdale tradition for more than 70 years. The streets of Old Town Scottsdale welcome more than 35,000 spectators and nearly 150 parade entries each year.
The annual parade & community celebration attracts over 35,000 people and provides an opportunity to showcase the history, participating school groups, bands, live musical entertainment, and great shopping. Plan on being in old town Scottsdale all day with your friends to experience Arizona’s old west entertainment. Groups and bus tours are welcome and there is plenty of parking for large vehicles.
The Parada del Sol Historic Parade 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.
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 l’il cowpokes happy. There will be many food and merchandise vendors located throughout the area and food trucks featured during the Trail’s End Festival.
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Parade: 9:30 AM to noon
Festival: noon to 5:00 PM
The Annual Parada Del Sol Historic Parade
and Trail’s End Festival is just one part of
Old Town Scottsdale Western Week.
Learn more at Scottsdale Western Week
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