KINGMAN, Ariz. – It’s that time of year where the Kingman community comes together to celebrate the Annual Andy Devine Days Parade on Saturday, Sept. 19 in historic downtown. Participating in this annual event will make you feel like a part of the legend that has become Andy Devine Days. Each year, entries in this parade celebrate Kingman’s western heritage and its roots in the mining, railroad, Route 66, ranching, and rodeos. Enjoy all that Kingman has to offer as we remember the past and look toward the future.
Applications are available at www.cityofkingman.gov; click on Parks & Recreation and look under the Forms and Information section to obtain an entry form. Everyone is welcome to participate and it’s free. Participants are strongly encouraged to design and build float entries around the current year’s theme, “Two Journeys, One Celebration.” Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66 and 250 Years for the United States of America.
Participation plaques are available for purchase to all parade entries for a $35 charge and must be paid at the time of entry. Late entry deadline is September 18 by 4 p.m. For more information call 928-757-7919.