Parade | 99th Annual WMAT Fair & Rodeo

Sept. 2nd 2026 - Sept. 7th 2026

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Parade Theme

99 YEARS OF RESILIENCE: WALKING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF OUR ANCESTORS

Parade Entry

Parade Route

Start Point: E. Willow St. - Next to Assembly of God Church

End Point: Fatco Rd. - Burger King turn off

Parade floats must check-in by 6:30 AM

Road Closure: TBA

Parade Start: 9:00 AM

Music/Sound from your float cannot disturb the animals
Mounted riders MUST have a pooper scooper
No Parade Entries past the deadline, no exceptions.

Parade Entry Form

Parade Entries are now CLOSED.

We hope you attend the 99th Annual WMAT Parade on Saturday Sept. 5th!

Responsible Person - First and Last Name

Phone

Group/Business/Entry Name:

This will be read by the announcers.

Entry Type:

Business (Ex: Burger King, Apache Service Station, etc.)

Group (Ex: Church Group, Traditional Performers, etc.)

Option School Org (Ex: Marching Band, Football Team, Cheer, etc.)

Royalty (Ex: Miss WMAT, Miss AZ, Little Miss, etc.)

Mounted Riders (Ex: Rodeo Queens, Livestock Association, etc.)

Elected Official/Political (Ex: Council Member, State/County Reps, Active Candidates, etc.)

Please describe your entry as it will be announced throughout the parade route. The judges will read this Introduction word for word.

Mode of Transportation (Please select all that apply):

Note: Horse/Animal entries MUST provide their own poop scooper for entry & Motorized entries will be asked to submit a copy of driver license with current insurance card (must show coverage for date of parade).

How many participants will be in your group? (If you are unsure, give your best estimate) And, will there be loud music or sounds coming from your group/float? (Please explain)

Any Sound/Music CANNOT alarm horses/animals (if this occurs you will be asked to turn down or completely off).

Are you an enrolled WMAT Tribal Member? (If yes, you must show proof of enrollment for the Tribal Discount)

Yes, I am an enrolled WMAT Member.

No, I am not.

Parade will be held Saturday, September 5th at 9:00 am. All entries must be in line and ready to go by 6:30 am. Be early, especially if you are closer to the front of the line. If not in line by the deadline the WMAT Fair & Rodeo reserves the right to exclude entries, and no refunds will be given.

Application and payment deadline is Friday August 28th at 5:00 pm. No entries will be accepted on the day of the parade - NO EXCEPTIONS

Parade Theme: 99 Years of Resilience: Walking in the Footsteps of our Ancestors

Entry Fee:

WMAT Tribal Member (must submit proof of enrollment) - $150
Regular Entry - $200
Elected Official/Political Candidate - $500
Parade entry fees were determined and agreed upon by the WMAT Fair and Rodeo Department and Planning Commission.

I understand and agree to abide by the 99th Annual White Mountain Apache Tribal Fair & Rodeo Rules & Regulations. I understand that I am responsible for following all safety and traffic laws applicable to this event to ensure the safety of the general public and other participants in front and behind my entry. I hereby acknowledge that the WMAT, its agents/event sponsors, volunteers are not responsible for any accidents, injuries, thefts, death, or loss of property that may result from my non-compliance with any rules and regulations set forth by the WMAT Fair & Rodeo Parade Committee.

I confirm that I have read the entire entry form and I agree to abide by and follow all rules and regulations set forth in this entry form. I would like to pay via:

Money Order

Check (Tribal Dept. Only)

Debit/Credit Card