2021 Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe Guide

DECEMBER 18, 2021 F I E S TA B O W L . O R G

PARADE START 10 AM · PARKING OPEN 6 AM

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Grand Marshals FIESTA BOWL FOUNDERS With an effort that started late in 1968, a group headed by advertising executive Glenn Hawkins, newspaper public relations director Bill Shover, hotelier Jack Stewart, lawyer Don Meyers, media executive Karl Eller, stockbroker Jim Meyer, Coca-Cola general manager George Taylor, banker George Isbell and accountant Don Dupont began their mission to bring a college bowl game to Arizona. After several presentations to the NCAA, their persistence paid off on April 26, 1971, when the NCAA Council approved a bowl game in Arizona and the Fiesta Bowl was born.

Jim Meyer, Don Meyers and Bill Shover will represent the Founders down the Parade route.

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BILL SHOVER

DON DUPONT

DON MEYERS

GEORGE ISBELL

GEORGE TAYLOR

GLENN HAWKINS

JACK STEWART

JIM MEYER

KARL ELLER

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The Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe has been a statewide jewel since its first production in the early 1970s. To honor the Fiesta Bowl’s 50-year history, the pageantry of this two-mile march through Central Phoenix showcases the organization’s impact on Arizona communities – and how we’re all stronger when we support each other. Witness the next exciting chapter of this legendary community celebration.

GRAND MARSHAL ALICE COOPER

Founder, Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers Rock & Roll Hall of Fame For almost 50 years, singer, songwriter and musician Alice Cooper has impacted the music world with his unique theatrical and heavy metal rock performances. In the Phoenix metropolitan area, Cooper founded “Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock,” a faithbased organization that has a mission to make a difference in teens’ lives by helping them meet their spiritual, economical, physical and social needs by offering a safe, engaging environment during non-school hours.

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PARADE DAY LINEUP KEN KOSHIO AND HIS TAIKO DRUMMERS

Ken Koshio’s commitment to bringing peace and positivity to our community makes him the perfect opening act for this parade.

The Japanese folk artists is joined by his fellow taiko drummers.

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FLAG BEARERS: GLENDALE HONOR GUARD - NAVY JROTC UNIT

Glendale High School’s NJROTC program is dedicated to teaching cadets good manners and work ethic. Their mission is to prepare the youth of today for the challenges of tomorrow.

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DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION

In their third year as title sponsor, Desert Financial has been an upstanding community organization here in Arizona for over 80 years and they are well known as the bank for Arizona nonprofits.

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BUENA MARCHING COLTS

The Buena marching band hails from Buena High School in Sierra Vista and appeared in the first Fiesta Bowl Parade back in the 1970’s.

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FIGHTER COUNTRY FOUNDATION AMERICAN FLAG BALLOON

Fighter Country Foundation supports the men, women, families and mission of Luke Air Force Base through programs that boost morale and well-being, acknowledge culture and tradition and support mission sustainability and deployment.

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LERNER AND ROWE

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FULL COLOR MOVEMENT INTERNATIONAL

Full Color Movement International is a multi-cultural group with dancers of all ages and genders who dance to all genres of music. The group dances throughout the Valley and has taught various forms of dance in almost ten countries.

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SPIRIT BALLOON, PRESENTED BY BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ARIZONA

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Fiesta Bowl Charities are providing financial assistance to Arizona minority students through the Empowering Diversity Scholarship. You can support this initiative by participating in the 50/50 raffle! Visit FiestaBowl.org/5050

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GRAND MARSHALSFIESTA BOWL FOUNDERS

Representing this year’s parade theme, “Gold Standard: A Commitment to Comm-UNITY,” are the first group of Grand Marshals, the Fiesta Bowl Founders! In 1968, nine leaders came together with a dream to bring a college bowl game to Arizona.

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PARADE DAY LINEUP Shadow Ridge Marching Band and Spirit Line

The Shadow Ridge Band program is committed to musical excellence and developing lifelong learners. The band program consists of two concert bands, a jazz band, a percussion ensemble and many smaller ensembles.

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Fiesta Bowl Charities

Fiesta Bowl Charities is responsible for all of the charitable work that the Fiesta Bowl participates in year-round. On the float and alongside it, you can see members from some of the 51 Arizona nonprofits who received grants from the Fiesta Bowl this year.

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Justice League Arizona

Justice League Arizona is an all-volunteer based group that contributes to the local community through costume charity and volunteer work, including regular visits to local children's hospitals.

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Rescue A Golden of Arizona

Rescue A Golden of Arizona has rescued thousands of Golden Retrievers that have been abandoned, neglected, displaced, or have lost their homes through no fault of their own. They provide medical care and adoption services to rescued Goldens from around the globe.

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Arizona Education Association Balloon

The Arizona Education Association is dedicated to supporting quality public education. The Association is made up of teachers, bus drivers, counselors, cafeteria workers, social workers, nurses and custodians who all advocate for better public schools and for elevating the education profession.

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Desert Canyon Middle School Band

The Desert Canyon Middle School Band is an award-winning group of young musicians with decades of excellence behind them. With each performance they represent their school, the city of Scottsdale, and the state of Arizona in the most positive way possible.

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Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers

In November, the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for teachers program gave $2,500 grants to 400 teachers across the state for a total of $1 million! Several Arizona educators and grant recipients are joining us today at the parade.

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Fiesta Bowl Ambassadors

The Fiesta Bowl Ambassadors are community volunteers and representatives dedicated to enhancing the Fiesta Bowl experience through hospitality, leadership and community involvement!

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PVUSD All-District Parade Band

Paradise Valley Unified School District proudly presents the 2021 AllDistrict Parade Band! 135 students from the districts’ five high schools volunteered to play together for this parade.

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Keeping the Promise of Quality Public Education in Arizona

Half-Pint Parade Judges

Arizona Milk Producers' annual Half-Pint Parade Judges Contest allows local youth the opportunity to shine as ambassadors of dairy, representing the hardworking farm families who are dedicated to providing fresh, nutritious dairy products to our community. visit arizonamilk.org

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to find out how your half-pint can be a judge!P G 7

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Arizona’s Family

Arizona's Family -- Home to CBS 5 and 3TV -- produces more than 100 hours of local news and programming every week. The reach of Arizona’s Family doesn’t stop with television. AZfamily.com is the market’s top platform in providing local multi-media content.

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Jurassic Park Motor Pool – Desert Raptor Division

A participant in the last three Parades, the Jurassic Park Motor Pool is a global network of fans who build various versions of themed vehicles from the hit blockbuster franchise.

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport "Amelia" Balloon

Phoenix Sky Harbor is your gateway to the world. Enjoy nonstop service to more than 100 domestic destinations and 23 international destinations.

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Arizona Twirling Athletes

The Arizona Twirling Athletes Show Corps is joining us for the 43rd year! The Phoenix Superstars Regional and National Twirling Team are accompanied by their amazing 1-2-& 3 baton twirlers.

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Grand Marshal Alice Cooper

For almost 50 years, singer, songwriter and musician Alice Cooper has impacted the music world with his theatrical performances and heavy metal rock. Alice Cooper has also had a big impact on the Phoenix community, and is a perfect representation of A Commitment to CommUNITY.

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Valley Vista Vanguard

The Valley Vista Vanguard and spirit line are from Valley Vista High School in Surprise, AZ. This talented group of musicians is proud to represent the Dysart Unified School District and display their many talents.

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SRP “Wattson" Balloon

Salt River Project has been providing reliable water and power to the Valley for over 100 years. Wattson represents SRP’s commitment to providing LIGHT to Arizona and is joined by SRP employees, their wonderful volunteers and their families.

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Spirit’s Mascot Friends

The mascot group is led by some of the most recognizable faces in Arizona Sports and our favorite mascot – Spirit! Some of the mascots we have out here today are Baxter the Bobcat, Sparky and Howler!

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UPS Football Balloon

UPS is a logistics and package delivery company, which provides supply chain management services including transportation, distribution, contract logistics, ground freight, ocean freight, air freight, customs brokerage, insurance and financing.

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Buffalo Soldiers of America, Arizona Chapter

The Arizona Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers of America is an active participant in the community, raising money for Christmas toys, student scholarships, fund drives, charitable organizations and disabled veterans while carrying on the legacy of the original Buffalo Soldiers.

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Play It Again Band

The Play It Again Band is Arizona’s first “old-timers” marching band, bringing together a community of former high school and college marching band members from around the state and country.

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Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

This organization has been thrilling equestrians with their uniquely bred Arabian horses at their annual horse show held every February for over 60 years! The Scottsdale Arabian Horse show is a 10-day event, which will be held from February 17-27 at Westworld.

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501st Legion Dune Sea Garrison

This volunteer group is celebrating 20 years of serving Arizona communities through charity inspired by their love of Star Wars. Only here will you see Rebels, Jedi, Droids, Sith Lords & Padawans marching side by side to support the community.

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Willow Canyon High School Marching Band

The Willow Canyon High School Marching Band just finished 11th in their division in the state Marching Band Championships. Under the direction of Michaela Rademacher, the band is performing their 2021 season show titled “Soul Discovery."

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Arizona Milk Producers

Arizona Milk Producers is a nonprofit organization working on behalf of Arizona dairy farmers to inform, promote and support the people, products and process of the dairy story, from farm to table.

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Arizona Broadway Theatre

Experience professional musical theatre at Arizona Broadway Theatre!

This one-of-a-kind venue combines dining and professional theatre and produces high-caliber Broadway musicals with national and local performers.

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Donate Life "Reggie" the Donor Cactus Balloon

Donate Life Arizona makes the most of life through the gift of organ and tissue donation. As the official mascot of Donate Life, Reggie honors all who are touched by the gift of donation and reminds up to appreciate the gift of life. Accompanying Reggie are transplant recipients and donor families, as well as ADOT Motor Vehicle Division Staff because of their incredible work helping people register as donors.

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Sun City Poms

The Sun City Poms have been performing in parades around Arizona since 1979 and represent the fulfillment of life at any age. These ladies’ range in age from 55 to 89 years old and the group was featured in the major motion picture titled “Poms” starring Diane Keaton.

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Price Mortgage Arizona Flag Balloon

Whether you’re looking to refinance, withdraw cash, or looking to purchase a new home - Price Mortgage can help save you money on your next mortgage! To learn how you can “Skip The Banks And Save” visit PriceMortgage.com

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Marcos de Niza Marching Band

The Padre Pride Marching Band is appearing in their sixth Fiesta Bowl Parade. Representing Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe, AZ, this band regularly competes in local and national events and consistently receives top honors.

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Fiesta Bowl Volunteer Award Winners

The Fiesta Bowl volunteer award winners are selected for their outstanding work supporting the organization and its mission.

On the Float today is 2020-21 Chair of the Year, Jonathan Amato, Committee Member of the Year, Justin Naber, Randi Knappenberger Ambassador of the Year, Wendy Manning, and winner of the Frank Snell Lifetime Achievement Award, Jim Kebert.

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Fiesta Bowl Chairmen

The Fiesta Bowl Chairmen worked hard to put on today’s parade.

Riding in these cars are Chairman of the Fiesta Bowl Board of Directors, Patrick Barkley, Chairman of the Fiesta Bowl Yellow Jacket Committee, Andy Western, and Chairman of the Fiesta Bowl Parade Committee, Joe Hourigan.

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Hall of Flame Fire Trucks

Considered one of Phoenix’s best kept secrets, the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting receives visitors from all over the world, teaches hundreds of students a year on field trips and is the world’s largest museum of firefighting history.

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Fiesta Bowl Board of Directors, Yellow Jackets & Life Members

The Fiesta Bowl Board of Directors, Yellow Jackets and Life Members have donated so much time and energy into making the Fiesta Bowl the community-minded organization that it is today.

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Sheriff Penzone & the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office

Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone has been serving this community since 1988. Alongside Sheriff Penzone are the brave men and women who serve the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office every day, whether on foot, in squad cars or on horseback as they are today.

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More than $3.5 million raised.

Through 15 campaigns.

By two television stations.

In one year.

For one community.

Because we’ll do anything for family.

At Arizona’s Family, we believe it’s about the people.

Our strength lies in bringing our community together by supporting the causes that matter.

Whether you’re new to the Valley or an Arizona native, we invite you to join our family.

Because together we’re stronger.

Welcome to the family.

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Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival

The Chandler Ostrich Festival is a family-friendly event featuring interactive attractions, a carnival midway with more than 50 rides, spectacular food, ostrich-themed activities and so much more! This year’s Ostrich Festival will be held at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler during March.

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Truly Seltzer Balloon

No Fiesta is complete without some margaritas, which is why Truly Hard Seltzer is excited to announce their most delicious innovation yet: Truly Margarita-Style Hard Seltzer! Truly Margarita-Style Hard Seltzer is dropping January 1 at retailers near you.

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Arizona Avengers

The Arizona Avengers are an all-volunteer nonprofit group dedicated to making the world a better place. They visit hospitals, schools, shelters and work alongside other nonprofits to spread positivity and joy.

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Pretty Precise Step Team

The mission of the Pretty Precise Step Team is to equip young girls in the community with the proper tools they need to overcome bullying, peer pressure, low self-esteem and the hardships of growing up through positive reinforcement and dance.

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Tommy Norman

Officer Norman is a nationally recognized public figure who shares his daily interactions with his community via social media, allowing his national audience to fall in love with the community members he serves.

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Corona del Sol Steel Band

The Corona del Sol Steel Band is the largest steel band west of the Mississippi. The group has won many awards including, most recently, the outstanding percussion award at the state marching festival.

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Mrs. Arizona International 2021

Hailing from Phoenix, meet Mrs. Arizona International 2021, Shequan Palmer! Plamer created Valley of the Sun Pageants in hopes of supplying the life changing opportunity and experience of pageantry to women of all ages within her community!

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APS Fire Engine

The APS Fire Engine is carrying 10 amazing educators who were selected as nominees for Arizona Teacher of the Year. Nancy ParraQuinlan, a STEM teacher from Kino Junior High School, was named Teacher of the Year by the Arizona Educational Foundation.

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More than five years post-transplant, heart recipient Austin Two Moons gets to run and play just like other kids his age.

“I have a lot of gratitude,” says Austin’s mom, Lynette Two Moons. “I would love for his donor’s family to meet him and know how thankful we are.”

Register as an organ and tissue donor at DonateLifeAZ.org!

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Giving a Little Arizona Magic

Giving a Little Arizona Magic is a nonprofit and student-led organization at the University of Arizona. Their mission centers around providing creative programming to children that are disadvantaged medically or socioeconomically.

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Bill Williams Mountain Men

The Bill Williams Mountain Men are the official Ambassadors of the State of Arizona. The “Mountain Men” are recognized throughout the country for preserving the heritage of the early mountain trappers and are listed as a local legacy by the Library of Congress.

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Arizona Ghostbusters Inc.

The Arizona Ghostbusters are a nonprofit organization formed in 2007, bound together by their mutual love for the Ghostbusters franchise.

Using their Ghostbusters uniforms and vehicles, the group helps fundraise for and bring awareness to charities all across the state.

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Arizona Cardinals

The Cardinals have been a community partner for over 30 years and have seen legendary players such as Larry Fitzgerald, Pat Tillman and past Fiesta Bowl Parade Grand Marshal Kurt Warner. The Cardinals play the Lions tomorrow (Dec. 19) in Detroit at 11:00 a.m.

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Joy Bus Wow Wheat

The Joy Bus is a nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is hand delivering healthy meals to homebound cancer patients throughout the Valley. A portion of the proceeds from every purchase of Four Peaks Brewing Co. WOW Wheat Ale is donated to The Joy Bus to support their mission and our community.

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Desert Diamond Casino West Valley Cactus Balloon

Desert Diamond Casino West Valley, located at the 101 and Northern Avenue, offers fine dining, entertainment and exciting gaming, including new table games and a sportsbook.

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Fushicho Daiko/ Phoenix Taiko Drummers

Fushicho Daiko is Phoenix’s premier Taiko drumming ensemble, presenting both traditional and original Japanese Taiko songs with power, energy, skill and joy. Their downtown Phoenix studio provides classes and workshops for all ages, from beginning students to advanced performing groups.

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Arizona Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association

This family-oriented organization is dedicated to the preservation and display of antique farm tractors and machinery. Many pieces of the farm equipment you see have been rescued from the junk pile and restored to original condition.

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TICKETS, WHO NEEDS TICKETS? The PlayStation® Fiesta Bowl has been played in front of full crowds for some of the most memorable college football moments and this year will be no exception! Buy your tickets NOW and kick off New Year’s Day 2022 in style!

The 51st Annual PlayStation Fiesta Bowl will feature No. 9 Oklahoma State battling No. 5 Notre Dame in their first-ever matchup on Saturday, January 1, 2022, with tickets available at FiestaBowl.org/Tickets. You don’t want to miss what will be the top college football Bowl game in the state of Arizona!

The highly-anticipated Guaranteed Rate Bowl, featuring Bowl Season’s only matchup between members of the Big 12 and Big Ten Conferences, kicks off on Tuesday, December 28, at 8:15 p.m. MST. West Virginia will take on Minnesota for the first time in this long-anticipated game, which will be televised live on ESPN to a nationwide television and streaming audience. Tickets for the Guaranteed Rate Bowl are now available, with entry prices beginning at $35.

Get in now before it’s too late!

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Maricopa High School Marching Band

The Marching Rams have been a central part of campus life at Maricopa High School since being formed in 1956. The band is under the direction of Ivan Pour and Logan Harper and is led by drum majors Chloe Zimmerman and Mariah Maidman.

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Risas Dental and Braces "Risey" Balloon

Risas Dental and Braces is celebrating 10 years of going the extra mile for every smile. With 17 locations across Arizona, Risas Dental and Braces is proud to now offer pediatric dentistry in Phoenix. Risas believes everyone deserves access to quality and affordable dental care.

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White Mountain Apache

Representing the White Mountain Apache Tribe is Miss White Mountain Apache Princess, Kylie Denzhone Guy. Wearing tribal regalia and riding in a car decorated with aspects of the Apache people, Kylie is surrounded by friends and family as well as a traditional Apache drum group.

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Hashknife Pony Express

The Hashknife Pony Express started in 1958 when Navajo County Sheriff’s Posse Inc. hand delivered a letter from Holbrook to Phoenix, inviting Arizona Governor to the Annual Hashknife Stampede Rodeo.

Since that first delivery, the group has carried hundreds of thousands of letters from all over the world and are the longest continuous USPS sanctioned mail carriers.

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Bling Tour

Bling Tour offers a variety of dance, cheer, tumbling, gymnastics and ninja classes for all ages and levels. Bling Tour’s instructors focus on child development and individual learning styles to achieve the best results and success for each and every student.

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Glendale High School Marching Band

The Glendale High School Marching band marched in the very first Fiesta Bowl Parade. This year, the band has 31 students. The group recently completed their competitive field show season, where they advanced all the way to the Championships.

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Arizona Equine Rescue

The Arizona Equine Rescue provides livestock emergency response services, training and equipment to first responders across the state as part of a national training program. You can learn more about their horse rescue and kids programs on Facebook or AzEquineRescue.org!

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PlayStation® Fiesta Bowl

There are still tickets left to the PlayStation® Fiesta Bowl, which will feature Oklahoma State and Notre Dame on January 1 at 11:00 a.m. at State Farm Stadium. Get your tickets at FiestaBowl.org!

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Better to give than receive At the heart of the Fiesta Bowl Organization is a simple mission: to enhance organizations that contribute to the success of their communities through youth, sports and education. Through its two annual bowl games in the Valley, the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl and the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, as well as community events throughout the year, Fiesta Bowl Charities has selected 51 Arizona nonprofits through its 2021-22 Grant Cycle. Over 575,000 Arizonans will be impacted by the Fiesta Bowl Charities Grant Recipients!

2021-22 Projected Numbers 406,941 youth impacted 258,610 benefiting from sports programming 346,945 benefiting from educational programming 6,180 books distributed 20,000 pounds of fresh produce provided

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