Prescott, AZ – January 15, 2026 – Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. is pleased to announce the parade entry registration is now open. The World’s Oldest Rodeo® Parade, sponsored by Barrett Propane, is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2026. Recognized as Arizona’s second-largest parade, this iconic event will once again serve as the highlight and centerpiece of Prescott’s summer festivities.
The 2026 parade will coincide with America’s Semiquincentennial, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, and will reflect the national theme, “Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom.” As the nation marks this historic milestone, the Prescott rodeo and its surrounding festivities—including the parade—will proudly showcase the red, white, and blue in honor of America’s birthday. A new feature for our viewers this year is a chance to vote for your favorite entry using a simple QR code.
If you are interested in participating in the 2026 World’s Oldest Rodeo parade, we are now accepting applications. The number of entries will be limited to make sure the parade does not interfere with other planned activities. Early pricing will continue until March 31, the deadline to enter is May 15th.
Registration: Please use the registration link and complete the online form.
Information on entry type and pricing is available on the registration landing page.
Fees:
Non-commercial/Non Profit
Early Pricing $125 and Regular Pricing $150
Commercial/Political
Early Pricing $425 and Regular Pricing $450
Interested participants are encouraged to register early. Parade information at https://worldsoldestrodeo.com/rodeo-parade/. Parade Director, Suzy Davidson may be reached at suzy@worldsoldestrodeo.com.