Supervisor Perez Announces Date Festival Parade Grand Marshal, Fuego

By Desert Star Staff INDIO – Supervisor V. Manuel Perez and the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival invite everyone to the Riverside County President’s Day Grand Parade in Indio on Monday. Joining the line-up of school marching bands, charros, dance groups, classic cars, and more will be this year’s grand marshal, Fuego, from the Coachella Valley Firebirds!

The parade, a yearly tradition of the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival, steps off at 9 a.m. Monday, February 20, at the intersection of Miles Avenue and Deglet Noor Street in downtown Indio.

The parade will go east on Miles Avenue to Oasis Street, south to Highway 111 and west to the Riverside County Fairgrounds.

“With the brand new Acrisure Arena in the heart of the Coachella Valley, we have a team to unite behind, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the first professional hockey team in Riverside County,” said Supervisor Perez. “Fuego is an ambassador for the Firebirds and our community, representing the nine Coachella Valley cities, unincorporated communities and Riverside County as a whole. That’s why Fuego is a perfect choice to be our Grand Marshal for this wonderful community parade to bring your friends and family out to!”

Fuego is the official team mascot for the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the newest American Hockey League team and an NHL Seattle Kraken affiliate. The bright orange and red Firebird energizes hockey games, and is active in the community, appearing at schools, special programs and community events.

Riding with Fuego in the parade will be Firebirds Team

President Steve Fraser.

“We are honored to be able to participate in the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival and represent your home team as part of the event this year,” said Fraser. “The Firebirds are committed to showcasing our area’s people, place, events, and diverse culture, knowing that your story is ours. One Valley. One Team. Rising Together.”

The City of Indio and Fantasy Springs Resort Casino sponsored the parade. It is organized by the Riverside County Facilities Management Department and Pickering Events, the new operators of the Riverside County Fairgrounds and County Fair.

The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival opens Friday, February 17 and runs 10 days through Sunday, February 26.