The Taos Fiesta Council, Inc. invites you to participate in our annual Taos Fiesta Children’s and Pet Parade. This year’s parade will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, beginning promptly at 10:00AM from Enos Garcia Elementary School.

To begin the application process, please review the information on this page and then complete the Application Form. Final registration will take place the morning-of at Enos Garcia Elementary School.

The parade route will head east from Enos Garcia Elementary School on Don Fernando Street, crossing Camino de la Placitas, entering the Plaza from South Plaza Dr, traveling around the Plaza, exiting from North Plaza Dr, turning north on Camino de la Placitas, and then west on Don Fernando Street, returning to Enos Garcia Elementary School.

Our annual Fiesta celebrations, which date back to the early 1600’s, are in commemoration of Santiago and Santa Ana, who in the Catholic tradition are the patron saints of Taos. The theme for 2026 is: Returning to Our Roots; The Heart of Taos Historic Taos Plaza.: Regresando a Nuestras Raíces; El Corazón de Taos Plaza Histórica de Taos

Taos’ greatest charm lies in its people that, through various cultures, have helped in creating a melting pot of humanity here in the Southwest.

We appreciate the participation and support of fellow Taoseños and neighbors from surrounding communities. We sincerely thank you for your consideration and look forward to your participation and patronage of the Fiestas de Taos; ¡Que Vivan Las Fiestas!

Cariñosamente, Taos Fiesta Council, Inc.

Schedule, Saturday, July 18
Registration and Line-up: 8:00AM (Enos Garcia Elementary)
Parade begins: 10:00AM promptly.

Categories
Float, Cheer/Drill Team, Groups, Individuals, Pets

Prizes
Each entry will receive a Participation Ribbon.

Contact
Tina Jo Martinez
Chair, Children’s Parade
575.613.0967

In-person registration will be available from 8:00 to 9:45AM. Complimentary Registration – No Entry Fee

The following rules/criteria are required:

• Fiesta, Western or Traditional Southwestern attire must be worn.

• This year’s theme must be represented in/on the entry.

• Entry must be original and creative.

• Entry sponsor/organization must be clearly identified.

• A pet must be part of the entry for the PET category.

• Regular vehicles ARE NOT permitted. ATV size or smaller; driven by an adult is acceptable at the discretion of the Parade Chairperson.

• Participants must be under the age of 18.

• NO Large animals/livestock

• To be judged participants must be at Enos Garcia Elementary no later than 9:30AM.

• No objects or candy may be thrown. All items must be handed out.

To register for the Historical Parade, please submit the application at https://fiestadetaos.com/application-historical-parade.