One of the best week of the 12 months is again in Prescott: 4th of July! A must-see for all Arizonans and past, 4th of July and Prescott Rodeo Week is extra western, extra enjoyable, and extra celebration than another week of the 12 months. From

Whereas the World’s Oldest Rodeo is the principle attraction, Prescott and the encompassing communities make it possible for daily, in every single place is a celebration. Here’s a full information to taking advantage of the 4th of July weekend and Prescott Rodeo Week!

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World’s Oldest Rodeo | Prescott Frontier Days

The World’s Oldest Rodeo is one in every of Arizona’s signature occasions. Occurring June Twenty eighth-July 4th, you’ll be able to see the western motion all week lengthy.

Since 1888, Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. has offered the annual World’s Oldest Rodeo® on the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. For 2022, the rodeo will likely be carried out Tuesday, June Twenty eighth by means of Monday, July 4th. Loosen up and revel in your favourite occasions, together with steer wrestling, bareback driving, tie-down roping, ladies’s breakaway roping, saddle bronc driving, workforce roping, ladies’s barrel racing, bull driving, and different nice leisure! It’s also possible to store native distributors, expertise enjoyable rodeo video games, and chow down on scrumptious bites.

Photograph courtesy Merilee Mills.

Dates: June Twenty eighth – July 4th, 2023
Tickets: worldsoldestrodeo.com
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Location: Prescott Rodeo Grounds – 840 Rodeo Dr, Prescott, AZ 86305

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Along with the world-famous rodeo, there may be a lot to expertise in Prescott and the encompassing areas throughout the 4th of July. From boot races to craft festivals, rodeo dances, fireworks and extra, there may be an exercise for everybody in Prescott!

Right here is your full information to creating probably the most out of 4th of July and rodeo week within the Prescott space:

Rodeo Parade

The Prescott Frontier Days® – World’s Oldest Rodeo® proudly presents the 136th Annual Rodeo Parade held in downtown Prescott over the 4th of July weekend! This 12 months’s rodeo theme is, “Dances With Bulls”, celebrating the ability of the rodeo bull fighter (typically mistaken for rodeo clowns)!

The Rodeo Parade is an excellent custom which celebrates the wealthy western historical past, proper right here in Prescott, Arizona!

Dates: July 1st, 2023, 9:00 am
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Location: Downtown Prescott – Courthouse Plaza

Rodeo Dance

Lay all of it on the dance flooring and let your boots kick up the mud with an evening of rodeo dance enjoyable!

Date: June twenty ninth – July 1st, 2022, 8:00 pm – 1:00 am Thursday, Friday, Saturday
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Location: Depot Market – 303 N Montezuma St, Prescott, AZ 86301

Kiwanis Kiddie Parade

Indicators will likely be on show exhibiting areas for judging classes, that are: Most unique float; most patriotic float; youngest strolling cowboy and cowgirl; most patriotic strolling boy and woman; best-dressed cowboy and cowgirl; Finest embellished pet/proprietor mixture; most unique costume boy and woman; best-decorated bicycle boy and woman; finest fictional character boy and woman; best-decorated scooter/skateboard; and largest embellished group.

The winner in every class receives a ribbon and money award. Awards will likely be given after the parade on the Gurley Avenue aspect of the Courthouse. All youth will obtain an ice cream deal with after the parade.

Youngsters 12 and youthful, and pets underneath 100 kilos, are welcome to attend. Battery-operated automobiles are allowed with prior approval. Different powered automobiles will not be allowed. No advance registration, or price, is required to take part.

Date: June thirtieth, 2022, 9:00 am
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Location: Courthouse Plaza – 101 W. Goodwin St.

Rodeo Days Positive Arts & Crafts Present

The Prescott Rodeo Days Arts & Crafts Present is a gathering of a whole lot of distributors and performers in Prescott’s Historic Downtown Courthouse Plaza. This occasion attracts 1000’s of locals and out of city guests yearly. Calling all artists and crafters!

Dates: July 1st – third, 2022, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
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Location: Courthouse Plaza – 120 S Cortez St, Prescott, AZ 86303

Whiskey Row Boot Race

The Annual Whiskey Row Boot Race is a 100-yard* sprint down historic Whiskey Row in Prescott, AZ. The yearly race is a re-enactment of the historic foot race of earlier years, however with an added twist: the contestants are required to put on cowboy boots throughout their sprint in line with the western ambiance of Prescott and the Frontier Days festivities.

Celebrating its fortieth 12 months, the occasion is sponsored by the Hensley Beverage Firm in collaboration with Anheuser-Busch/Budweiser. The Hensley Beverage Firm has participated within the Prescott Whiskey Row Boot Race for the final 40 years and it has turn into one in every of their favourite signature charity occasions. The yearly race raises cash for native non-profit organizations in Yavapai County. The Hensley Beverage Firm was based in 1955 and is Arizona’s largest beer distributor.

Dates: July 1st, 12:00 pm (following parade)
Occasion Registration: $10 registration charge: hensley.com/bootrace/
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Location: Whiskey Row – N Montezuma St, Prescott, AZ 86301

Cowboy Church

Be part of cowboys and cowgirls for a western-style church service on the Prescott Rodeo Grounds.

Date: July 2nd, 2022, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
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Location: Prescott Rodeo Grounds – 840 Rodeo Dr, Prescott, AZ 86305

Metropolis of Prescott July 1st Fireworks

The Metropolis of Prescott will host their Independence Day Fireworks Celebration on Watson Lake, Saturday, July 1, 2023. The family-friendly occasion will start at 3:00 p.m., with fireworks anticipated to happen round 9:00 p.m.

Date: July 1st, 2023, 3:00 pm
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Location: Watson Lake

Prescott Valley Pink, White, and Increase!

Come be a part of PV for fireworks, music, and meals on the City of Prescott Valley’s Pink, White, and Increase occasion! Our 4th of July celebration will likely be held on the Prescott Valley Civic Heart from 3:00 pm – 9:30 pm this 12 months, so put together for an even bigger and higher occasion! That includes carnival rides, splash inflatables, meals vehicles, a beer backyard, and rather more. We can even be that includes stay artists similar to Tyller Gummersall and Trailer Park Millionaires. We’ll see you there on Tuesday, July 4th! Fireworks will start at 9:00 pm.

You’re welcome to start out the celebration early over on the Findlay Toyota Heart! Tailgating and RV parking will likely be out there on a primary come first-serve foundation! There additionally will likely be house over at Bob Edwards Park for firework viewing. This will likely be excellent for households in search of a peaceful house to look at the fireworks.

Date: July 4th, 2023, 3:00 pm – 9:30 pm
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Location: Prescott Valley Civic Heart – 7501 Skoog Blvd, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314