Thank you 50th parade and event sponsors, participants and attendees

Published on April 23, 2024

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (April 23, 2024) – The Town of Oro Valley thanks everyone who attended or participated in our recent 50^th anniversary parade and event!

On back-to-back Saturdays this month, the Town of Oro Valley celebrated its 50^th anniversary with a parade along Naranja Drive on April 6 and a community celebration event at James D. Kriegh Park on April 13. View photos from each event on the Town of Oro Valley’s Facebook page.

A special thank you to our major parade and celebration event sponsors:

• Lisa Bayless Realtor, Parade Grand Marshal and Celebration Sponsor
• Proverbs Media Group, Gold Sponsor for both events
• Tucson Local Media, Print Media Sponsor for both events

Parade Recap

More than 90 community groups, businesses and residents participated in the 50^th parade procession, and many spectators came out to show love and support for the community!

If you missed the action, the 50th anniversary parade video is now available for viewing. Visit the Town’s website (orovalleyaz.gov) and search for PARADE VIDEO.

Parade participants included: the Canyon del Oro High School marching band, CDO pom line, Ironwood Ridge High School spirit line, local dance troops, youth sports teams, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, local churches, Oro Valley Mayor and Councilmembers, and many local businesses. For a complete list of the parade entrants, please see list below.

Thank you to the parade’s community sponsors:

• American Legion Oro Valley Post 132
• Diamond Ventures
• Leman Academy of Excellence
• National Bank of Arizona
• Splendido at Rancho Vistoso
• Sun City Oro Valley
• Wendy Wise State Farm

Community Celebration Recap

It was a beautiful day for a 50^th celebration event at the park, complete with jumping castles, food trucks, community performances, fireworks and event headliner Voyager—Arizona’s best Journey cover band.

Community performances included: Erika and Nico, Garett James and the Wanderers, Chalako the Band, Centre Stage Dance Studio, DC and Company, Maguire Academy of Irish Dance, the Wize Guyz, Kids Unlimited, the BD Boys, and Frank!-Powers.

Thank you to the event’s community sponsors:

• American Legion Oro Valley Post 132
• Cox Communications

Lastly, thank you to Tucson Local Media, the official print sponsor of Oro Valley’s 50^th anniversary.

The 50^th anniversary celebration isn’t over yet! It’s a yearlong celebration in OV!

For complete details on the many ways Oro Valley will continue to celebrate its 50th year, be sure to check the OV 50th web page regularly, as info and content will be updated throughout the year. Just visit orovalleyaz.gov and click on the blue “50th Anniversary” button.

This month, 50 years ago, the Town of Oro Valley was officially incorporated on April 15, 1974, and the first Town Council was appointed on April 17, 1974.

Town of Oro Valley 50^th anniversary parade participants:

Youth, Education & Performing Arts:

• Amphitheater Public Schools
• BASIS Oro Valley Primary
• Canyon Del Oro HS Girls Tennis Team
• Canyon Del Oro HS Marching Band
• Canyon Del Oro HS Pomline
• Centre Stage Dance Studio
• Desert Dance Collective
• Dove Mountain Twirl Girls
• Elite Theater Academy
• Immaculate Heart Academy
• Ironwood Ridge HS Spiritline
• Old Tucson Entertainment
• Oro Valley Dolphins
• Oro Valley Mountain Bike Team
• Oro Valley Swim Team
• Team Dance
• Wilson K-8 School

Local Government:

• Arizona State Senator Justine Wadsack
• Golder Ranch Fire Department
• GRFD/OVPD Joint Color Guard
• Pima County Supervisor Rex Scott
• Pima Regional SWAT
• Oro Valley Mayor & Councilmembers
• Oro Valley Town Manager’s Office
• OV's Path Forward – 2026 General Plan
• Town of Oro Valley Community & Economic Development Department
• Town of Oro Valley Innovation and Technology (IT) Department
• Town of Oro Valley Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
• Town of Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD)
• Town of Oro Valley Public Works: Transit Department, Fleet Maintenance
• Town of Oro Valley Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
• U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani

Non-Profit & Community Groups:

• Arizona Heroes Memorial
• Arizona Military Vehicle Collector’s Club
• Boy Scouts of America Troop 211
• Boy Scouts of America Troop 294
• Casa de la Luz
• Casas Church
• Catalina State Park
• Children's Museum Tucson-Oro Valley
• El Presidio Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
• Fairwinds Desert Point Senior Community
• Friends of Pusch Ridge Golf
• Friends of the Oro Valley Public Library
• Girls Scouts Troop 390
• Interfaith Community Services
• Miss Oro Valley Latina: Kyanna Rosario
• Oro Valley American Legion Post 132
• Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene
• Oro Valley Historical Society
• Phones Down, Just Drive!
• Splendido at Rancho Vistoso
• Sun City Oro Valley
• Sun City Veterans Club
• The Tortoise Fairy: Lisa Powell
• Western National Parks Association

Local Businesses:

• 3 Degrees Infrared Sauna Studio
• BFT Oro Valley
• Bill Crown’s vintage vehicle: 1968 Mustang GT convertible
• Bill Crown’s vintage vehicle: 1952 MGTD replica
• Bruce Baca Coldwell Banker Realty
• Carbon Health
• Catalina Towing & Recovery
• Chiropractic USA
• Double H Hacienda LLC
• F45 Training
• Family Life Radio/Intentional Life Media
• Fetch! Pet Care
• Fork & Fire Smokehouse+ Taproom
• G Beautique
• Holbrook Asphalt
• Lisa Bayless Realtor (Grand Marshal)
• Long Realty Company
• MHC Healthcare
• My Gym Tucson
• Nautical Bowls
• One Hour Air HVAC
• OOROO Auto
• Oro Valley Martial Arts
• Oro Valley Urgent Care
• Proverbs Media Group (PMG) Studios (Gold Sponsor)
• Stacks Book Club
• Sweet Repeats Children's Resale Boutique
• Talon's Rod & Custom: Tim Tarris’ vintage vehicle: 1941 Chrysler
• Talon's Rod & Custom: Vicky Tarris’ vintage vehicle: Corvette
• Therapeutic Ranch and Kids (TRAK)
• TreadLogic
• WaFd Bank
• Wal-Mart
• Wendy Wise State Farm
• Which Wich Superior Sandwiches