Since 1951, Scottsdale celebrates its Western heritage every year with the Parada del Sol parade and festival.
Joan Fudala, who is an author and local historian who spoke at a presentation during Western Week, shared the roots of Scottsdale’s tradition.
Along with the parade and Fudala’s presentation, festivities included an artwalk in Old Town, farmer’s market, the Arizona Indian Festival at the Civic Center, performances by Montee Sinquah at Native Art Market, and free admission to Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West with an exhibit of photographer Edward Curtis.
