History, Art, and Just Plain Fun Abound in the Phoenix Area

The next week offers a wealth of variety and fun for Phoenix area lovers of tradition, art, and history. Start your weekend off on Saturday, February 24 with the 54th Annual Parada del Sol Parade presented by the Scottsdale Jaycees. This parade is known as the “World’s Largest Horse drawn Parade.” Stepping off at 10:00 am, the Parade will run north up Scottsdale Road from Oak to Indian School. The Jaycees expect close to 150 parade entries this year, so plan on grabbing a seat, your friends, and family for this colorful event.

The fun doesn’t stop when the Parada del Sol ends, though. The annual Trail’s End Celebration keeps the party going in Old Town Scottsdale on 1st Avenue and Main St, between Brown Rd and Scottsdale Road. They promise a huge block party for all ages, including a Kid’s Area with games, pony rides, live music and much more. Trick Roping and trickery, great food and a cold ale can be found throughout Old Town. The winner of our western art contest held at various Scottsdale Elementary schools in conjunction with the Jaycees and Parada del Sol will be announced at the Trail’s End community stage.

After all that excitement, spend Sunday, February 25 in the Paradise Valley area with the Friends of Mexican Art Hacienda Tour and Mercado. This is a rare opportunity to step inside private homes and visit four outstanding collections that include fine Mexican pottery, decorative furniture, Hopi kachinas, Apache baskets, Navajo rugs, and a variety of art and antiques from around the world. For information and tickets, visit this site and click on “Home Tour Tickets” in the menu bar on the left.

If rodeos get your heart beating faster, journey back to Scottsdale between Friday, March 2, and Sunday, March 4 for the Jaycees’ follow-up to the Parade del Sol - the 54th Annual Parada del Sol Rodeo in the Equidome at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The Parada del Sol Rodeo is a PRCA Sanctioned Rodeo and consists of five action-packed performances and two rodeo dances. A portion of all proceeds benefits Scottsdale Jaycees Charities and the Scottsdale Community.

Then finish off your busy weekend with the 20th Annual Coronado Historic Home Tour on Sunday, March 4. Tour restored historic homes in the Coronado Historic District and the South Country Club Manor, see vintage cars, shop at the craft fair, and enjoy the food and entertainment. For more information, call 602-252-0173.

Whatever your interest and passion, we have it here in the Phoenix metropolitan area!

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