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PARADA DEL SOL PARADE AND TRAILS END
SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 810863006 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE B19 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · scottsdaleparade.com
revenue
$88K
expenses
$21K
net assets
$87K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

PRODUCE THE ANNUAL PARADE TO ATTRACT TOURISTS

profile · synthesized from sources

Organizes the annual Parada del Sol Parade and Trail’s End Festival in Scottsdale, Arizona, a community tradition since 1951 that celebrates Western heritage and brings together over 35,000 attendees. The event features a parade with nearly 150 entries, live music, food vendors, and family activities. The organization is run by volunteers and supported by sponsorships, donations, and participant fees.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Parada del Sol Parade
Annual parade held in Old Town Scottsdale featuring nearly 150 entries including floats, vintage vehicles, marching bands, and equestrian units, celebrating Western heritage and community spirit
The Bullpen
VIP experience offering front-row parade viewing, reserved seating, and included food and beverages in a private area during the festival
Trail’s End Festival
Post-parade block party with live music on multiple stages, food vendors, merchandise, and a KIDZ Zone with games and pony rides, running from noon to 5:00 PM
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Cultural Heritage Festivals & Celebrations 6 activities
    • Host the Trail's End Festival
      Hosts the annual Trail's End Festival in Old Town Scottsdale, a block party that includes live concerts, food and merchandise vendors, food trucks, family activities in a KIDZ Zone, and pony rides, attracting 35,000 attendees.
    • Hosting the Trail's End Festival
      Hosts the annual Trail’s End Festival in Old Town Scottsdale, a block party that follows the parade and features live concerts, food, merchandise vendors, food trucks, family activities including a KIDZ Zone with games and pony rides, and performances by groups like the Fiesta Mexicana Dance Company.
    • Hosting the Trail's End Festival
      Hosts the annual Trail’s End Festival in Old Town Scottsdale, a block party that follows the parade and features live concerts, food, merchandise vendors, food trucks, family activities including a KIDZ Zone with games and pony rides, and performances by groups like the Fiesta Mexicana Dance Company.
    • Organize the Parada del Sol Historic Parade
      Organizes an annual historic parade, the Parada del Sol, which attracts over 35,000 spectators and features nearly 150 entries, traveling through Old Town Scottsdale.
    • Organizing the Parada del Sol Historic Parade
      Organizes an annual historic parade, the Parada del Sol, which attracts over 35,000 spectators and features nearly 150 entries, traveling through Old Town Scottsdale. The parade celebrates Scottsdale's Western heritage and has been held for 72 years.
    • Organizing the Parada del Sol Historic Parade
      Organizes an annual historic parade, the Parada del Sol, which attracts over 35,000 spectators and features nearly 150 entries, traveling through Old Town Scottsdale. The parade celebrates Scottsdale's Western heritage and has been held for 72 years.
  • Discounted and Incentivized Event Access 3 activities
    • Offer VIP Experience "The Bullpen"
      Offers "The Bullpen," a VIP experience for the parade and festival, providing a private, reserved area with food and beverages, front-row parade viewing, and access to the Trail's End Festival main stage.
    • Providing VIP Experience at Events
      Offers "The Bullpen," a VIP experience for the parade and festival, which includes a private, reserved area with food and beverages, front-row parade viewing, and access to the Trail's End Festival main stage.
    • Providing VIP Experience at Events
      Offers "The Bullpen," a VIP experience for the parade and festival, which includes a private, reserved area with food and beverages, front-row parade viewing, and access to the Trail's End Festival main stage.
  • Mariachi and Folklorico Cultural Festivals 1 activity
    • Feature the Fiesta Mexicana Dance Company
      Features performances by the Fiesta Mexicana Dance Company as part of the Parada Del Sol event and festival schedule.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Provide Accessibility Accommodations
      Provides multiple parking areas for disabled persons along the parade route and near stages to ensure accessibility for attendees.
    • Providing Accessibility Accommodations
      Provides multiple parking areas for disabled persons along the parade route and near stages to ensure accessibility for attendees.
    • Providing Accessibility Accommodations
      Provides multiple parking areas for disabled persons along the parade route and near stages to ensure accessibility for attendees.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$88K
Contributions & grants$88K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$21K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$89K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$87K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -10.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 6
  • CHRIS LYMAN — DIRECTOR
  • DON CHIAPPETTI — DIRECTOR
  • MARK GNIRK — DIRECTOR
  • RYAN SCHUBERT — DIRECTOR
  • TIM GARVIN — DIRECTOR
  • WENDY SPRINGBORN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21

who they work with

  • Arizona Equine Rescue Organization Partner — The Arizona Equine Rescue Organization is onsite during the parade.
  • Barrio Latino Partner — Performed at the Fiesta Scottsdale Stage during the Trail's End Festival.
  • City of Scottsdale Partner — Requires parade entries to name the City of Scottsdale as additionally insured on their Certificate of Insurance.
  • Coronado High School Marching Band Partner — Performed in the Marching Band Round-Up during the Trail's End Festival.
  • Desert Mountain High School Marching Band Partner — Performed in the Marching Band Round-Up during the Trail's End Festival.
  • Dirty Yachtin’ Scoundrels Partner — Performed at the Roadhouse Stage during the Trail's End Festival.
  • Fiesta Mexicana Dance Company Partner — Performed at the Fiesta Scottsdale Stage during the Trail's End Festival.
  • Fiesta Mexicana Dance Company Partner — Performing group featured in the Parada Del Sol event.
  • Fiesta Mexicana Dance Company Partner — Performing group featured in the festival schedule.
  • Fiesta Mexicana Dance Company Partner — Performing group participating in the Parada Del Sol event.
  • Georgia Chrome Partner — Performed at the Silverado Main Stage during the Trail's End Festival.
  • Mariachi Pasion Partner — Performed at the Fiesta Scottsdale Stage during the Trail's End Festival.
  • Mike Boards Live! Piano Show Partner — Performed at the Main Street Stage during the Trail's End Festival.
  • Ollin Yoliztli Dance Academy Partner — Performed at the Fiesta Scottsdale Stage during the Trail's End Festival.
  • People Who Could Fly Partner — Performed at the Roadhouse Stage during the Trail's End Festival.
  • Saguaro High School Marching Band Partner — Performed in the Marching Band Round-Up during the Trail's End Festival.
  • Scottsdale Charros Partner — An all-volunteer group that offers "The Bullpen" VIP experience for the parade and festival.
  • Scottsdale Charros Partner — The Scottsdale Charros play a pivotal role in enhancing the Scottsdale community and support the Parada del Sol's efforts to support youth programs, educational scholarships, and community initiatives.
  • Scottsdale Historical Society Partner — Collaborates by providing historical context related to Scottsdale, referenced in connection with the parade and festival.
  • Soultify Partner — Performed at the Fiesta Scottsdale Stage during the Trail's End Festival.
  • The Herndon Brothers Band Partner — Performed at the Silverado Main Stage during the Trail's End Festival.