Fiesta Bowl Parade 2023 in Phoenix: Here's the start time, route and streets to avoid

Meredith G. White, Arizona Republic
·2 min read

The Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe has been a local favorite event since the early 1970s. This year is the 51st edition and the theme is "Spirit of Competition." The parade will roll through the streets of central Phoenix on Saturday, Dec. 16.

In spirit of the theme, the 2023 Fiesta Bowl Parade grand marshals are Jake Plummer, former Arizona State University and NFL quarterback, and Richard Jefferson, former Moon Valley High School, University of Arizona and NBA standout.

But they won't be the only ones making their way along the parade route, waving to thousand of spectators.

You won't want to miss out on the marching bands, big balloons, entertainers and more in the runup to the Fiesta Bowl game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on New Year's Day.

When is the 2023 Fiesta Bowl Parade?

Dec 17, 2022; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Fiesta Bowl mascot, Spirit, flexes for the crowd during the Fiesta Bowl Parade in Phoenix on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. Mandatory Credit: Alex Gould/The Republic
Dec 17, 2022; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Fiesta Bowl mascot, Spirit, flexes for the crowd during the Fiesta Bowl Parade in Phoenix on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. Mandatory Credit: Alex Gould/The Republic

The 51st annual Fiesta Bowl parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023.

What time is the Fiesta Bowl Parade 2023?

The parade starts at 10 a.m.

Is the Fiesta Bowl Parade free?

The Fiesta Bowl Parade is free to watch from the streets. Just show up early and get comfy.

Fiesta Bowl Parade 2023 tickets

If you prefer a reserved seat for the Fiesta Bowl Parade, you can buy tickets for grandstand seating. Go to fiestabowl.org and secure your spot to watch the parade.

Fiesta Bowl Parade grandstand tickets cost $15-$30 per person. Each grandstand section has a maximum purchase ranging between one and nine seats.

What is the Fiesta Bowl Parade route?

The parade will begin at Central and Montebello avenues and heads south to Camelback Road. The parade will then turn east to Seventh Street, then south to Minnezona Avenue.

Where can I park for the Fiesta Bowl Parade?

There is no designated parking area. Parking for the Fiesta Bowl Parade is first-come, first-served on the streets in the vicinity of the parade.

How long is the Fiesta Bowl Parade?

The Fiesta Bowl Parade will take a 2-mile march through central Phoenix.

Dec 17, 2022; Phoenix, AZ, USA; A member of the Catalina Foothills Falcon Band spins a lasso around himself during the Fiesta Bowl Parade in Phoenix on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. Mandatory Credit: Alex Gould/The Republic
Dec 17, 2022; Phoenix, AZ, USA; A member of the Catalina Foothills Falcon Band spins a lasso around himself during the Fiesta Bowl Parade in Phoenix on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. Mandatory Credit: Alex Gould/The Republic

Fiesta Bowl Parade 2023 in Phoenix

When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16.

Where: From Central and Montebello avenues to Minnezona Avenue in Phoenix.

Admission: Free to watch from the street. Reserved grandstand seating costs $15-$30 per person on the website below.

Details: www.fiestabowl.org.

Holiday viewing: "How the Gringo Stole Christmas" with George Lopez: Here's where to watch

Meredith G. White is the entertainment reporter for The Arizona Republic |azcentral.com. You can find her on Facebook as Meredith G. White, on Instagram and Twitter as @meredithgwhite, and email her atmeredith.white@arizonarepublic.com.

Support local journalism. Subscribe to azcentral.com today.

This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Fiesta Bowl Parade 2023 in Phoenix: Tickets, schedule, location