Get Ready for the Thanksgiving Sun Bowl Parade in El Paso This Year!

Nov 5, 2015

On Thursday, November 26, 2015, get ready to kick off Thanksgiving with the Sun Bowl Parade in El Paso. The 2.7 mile parade starts at 10 am on Montana Avenue, starting at Ochoa and concluding at Copia. If you can’t make it in person, catch live coverage on NBC KTSM Channel 9.

Highlights of the Sun Bowl Parade

The Sun Bowl Parade will be made up of 100 units. Attractions of the event include giant helium balloons, floats, clowns, equestrian units, Mexican drum and bugle corps, marching bands, dignitaries, royalty and a celebrity Grand Marshal. There will be an array of specialty highlights that are made up of Indian and Mexican dancers, as well as military ceremonial participants. There is a large crowd anticipated, which will line the street to view the biggest community celebration in the Southwest United States.

Parade History

The Sun Bowl Parade has been active for 80 years. In 1935, the first parade was organized by the Downtown Lions Club. From 1936-1977, the parade took place on New Year’s Day. In 1978, it was rescheduled to take place on Thanksgiving morning. Volunteers organize the holiday pageant, which attracts more than 250,000 spectators. Throughout West Texas, New Mexico and parts of Mexico, the Sun Bowl Parade is considered the biggest community event. The parade unites civic organizations, service clubs and sectors of industries and business in the community.

Purchase Sun Bowl Parade Review Stands Tickets

Tickets for the event review stands will be available for purchase at all Circle K Stores, the Sun Bowl Association Office and FirstLight Federal Credit Union branches. The cost is $5. The review stand is located at the First Baptist Church at 805 Montana Avenue.

Don’t miss this wonderful Thanksgiving tradition in El Paso!