The 53rd annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade will take place in Phoenix yesterday. According to the Phoenix New Times, the parade features marching bands, elaborate floats, and community groups and leads up to the college football game at State Farm Stadium between the University of Miami and Ole Miss.
The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Central and Montebello avenues and ends around 1 p.m. Attendance is free. AZ Central reports that parking is first-come, first-served along streets near the route.
Street closures will affect Seventh St. from Colter St. to Indian School Road, Central Ave. from Rose Lane to Missouri Ave., and several other key corridors. Closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. to about 2 p.m. to keep the 2-mile parade route clear for performers and attendees.
WWE star Nikki Bella, an Arizona native and Chaparral High School graduate, will serve as this year’s grand marshal. The parade will be broadcast live on Arizona’s Family 3TV. Cloudy skies and a high near 69 degrees are expected during the event.
Portable restrooms will be available along the parade route. Whether attending for football or local festivities, spectators can enjoy the 2026 Fiesta Bowl Parade.
