APPLICATION FORM
To begin the application process, please carefully review the information on this page and then complete all fields below. When you’re done, click the APPLY button. We will review your application and contact you if we have any questions.
Historical Parade
PLEASE NOTE
In-person registration will be available Sunday, July 19, 2026 from 7:00 to 10:45AM. To register for the Historical Parade, you must do so in-person at the Taos High School, (134 Cervantes St.). Participants will provide the required documentation and may decorate their floats there. Participants will Line-up at the Taos County Complex on Albright Street by 10:55AM and the parade will start promptly at 11:00AM, NO EXCEPTIONS!
All entries must enter Albright from Gusdorf only.
Registration Fee: No Entry Fee for Non-political Entries
A $50 donation for each political candidate and political entry, regardless of sharing a float, Checks only, made out to Fiesta de Taos, Inc. NO CASH ACCEPTED
Each person driving a vehicle in the parade must provide at registration:
• valid driver’s license
• valid vehicle registration
• proof of insurance
• signed indemnification & hold harmless form
Failure to provide all of the above will forfeit your ability to participate.
Historical Parade
The Taos Fiesta Council, Inc. invites you to participate in our annual Taos Fiesta Historical Parade. This year’s parade will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2026 beginning promptly at 11:00AM from the Taos County Courthouse.
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 the Taos High School. The lineup will take place on Albright Street entering only off of Gusdorf.
The parade route will head north from the Taos County Courthouse on SR68 (Paseo del Pueblo Norte) and terminate at the US Post Office across from the Kachina Lodge.
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, Sunday July 19
Registration: 7:00-10:30AM Taos High School, 134 Cervantes
Line-up: 7:30-10:50AM Taos County Complex, Albright
Parade begins: 11:00AM promptly
Judging: During Parade
Categories
Float, Riding, Royalty, Cheer/Drill
Prizes (per category)
First Place and Second Place Ribbons
Contact
Estevan Martinez
Chair, Historical Parade
575.776.6509
Stephanie Cordova Levy
President, Taos Fiesta Council
575.770.6794
The following rules/criteria apply:
• Please provide a brief written description of entry for judges and Master of Ceremonies
• Fiesta, Western or Traditional Southwestern attire must be worn.
• This year’s theme must be represented in/on the entry.
• Entries must be original and creative.
• Entry sponsor/organization must be clearly identified.
• Judging will take place during the Parade route.
• All entries must report to and register (if need be) with Parade Officials at the Taos High School.
• No objects or candy may be thrown. All items must be handed out.
To register for the Children’s Parade, please submit the application at https://fiestadetaos.com/application-childrens-parade.