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Pony Express rides through Fountain Hills

Next stop: Parada del Sol in Scottsdale Saturday

The Navajo County Sheriff’s Posse Pony Express rode into Fountain Hills Thursday afternoon, Jan. 29, meeting with local spectators before continuing its journey into Scottsdale to help kick of Western Week as part of the Parada del Sol Parade. The parade is Saturday, Jan. 31, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in Old Town Scottsdale

The Navajo County Sheriff’s Posse Pony Express rode into Fountain Hills Thursday afternoon, Jan. 29, meeting with local spectators before continuing its journey into Scottsdale to help kick of Western Week as part of the Parada del Sol Parade. The parade is Saturday, Jan. 31, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in Old Town Scottsdale

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An announcement went out the day before the Pony Express ride saying the posse was expected in downtown Fountain Hills around 3:30 p.m. The crew arrived right on time.

An announcement went out the day before the Pony Express ride saying the posse was expected in downtown Fountain Hills around 3:30 p.m. The crew arrived right on time.

(Independent Newsmedia/Ryan Winslett)

A Pony Express rider laughs as they recognize a Fountain Hills spectator, shouting “I know him” as he rode past.

A Pony Express rider laughs as they recognize a Fountain Hills spectator, shouting “I know him” as he rode past.

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The Pony Express took a break in town to meet residents, sign autographs, drop off the mail and let youngsters pet the horses.

The Pony Express took a break in town to meet residents, sign autographs, drop off the mail and let youngsters pet the horses.

(Independent Newsmedia/Ryan Winslett)

A Pony Express rider signs a bandana.

A Pony Express rider signs a bandana.

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It was all smiles from Pony Express riders and observers alike in downtown Fountain Hills. The modern Pony Express ride began in 1957, according to a press release, and follows a route starting in Holbrook, traveling through Payson, Fountain Hills, and ending in Scottsdale.

It was all smiles from Pony Express riders and observers alike in downtown Fountain Hills. The modern Pony Express ride began in 1957, according to a press release, and follows a route starting in Holbrook, traveling through Payson, Fountain Hills, and ending in Scottsdale.

(Independent Newsmedia/Ryan Winslett)

Residents took photos and shouted appreciation for the Pony Express riders. They’ll see a few more fans during the Parada del Sol, which is expected to have nearly 150 parade entries and 35,000 spectators.

Residents took photos and shouted appreciation for the Pony Express riders. They’ll see a few more fans during the Parada del Sol, which is expected to have nearly 150 parade entries and 35,000 spectators.

(Independent Newsmedia/Ryan Winslett)

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