INDIO – Supervisor V. Manuel Perez and the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival invite everyone to come out 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 tradition every year as part 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 also for 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, a parade to bring your friends and family out to!”
Fuego is the official team mascot for the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the newest team in the American Hockey League and affiliate of the NHL Seattle Kraken. 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 the people, place, events, and diverse culture of our area knowing that your story is our story. One Valley. One Team. Rising Together.”
The parade is sponsored by the City of Indio and Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, and 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.
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Supervisor V. Manuel Perez represents the Fourth Supervisorial District on the Riverside County Board of Supervisors. The largest district in the county by geography, the 4th District covers eastern Riverside County, from Whitewater, stretching across the entire Coachella Valley south to the Salton Sea, up Highway 74 to Idyllwild and the mountain communities, and heading east of the Coachella Valley to Blythe and the Colorado River.
Supervisor Perez’s office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
About the Coachella Valley Firebirds
The Coachella Valley Firebirds are the AHL’s 32nd Franchise and the affiliate of the Seattle Kraken. The team is set to play its inaugural season in 2022-2023 at the Acrisure Arena. Visit www.cvfirebirds.com for the latest news and information.
About Acrisure Arena
America’s hottest music festival destination finally has the world-class arena it deserves. Opened December 2022, the Acrisure Arena provides the greater Palm Springs area of Southern California with a premiere 11,000+ capacity venue hosting the biggest artists and acts on the planet. Designed specifically for hockey and with optimal acoustics for concerts, the new arena provides top-tier hospitality, artist amenities, and all the benefits of a modern music and sports venue. In addition, the facility serves as the new home of the American Hockey League affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
The Acrisure Arena is a $300+ million project that is being 100% privately funded through outstanding partners Oak View Group, Seattle Kraken, and Live Nation. Learn more at AcrisureArena.com and follow Acrisure Arena on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.