Along The Rock12 Sep 2025

Fiesta Day Parade 2025: What’s New & Where to Watch

🎉 The 72nd Annual Fiesta Day Parade is rolling through Rock Falls and Sterling — and we’ve got everything you need to know!

Host Kaitlyn Blum sits down with Dallas Knack and Jose Barrientos from the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and the Hispanic Business Leaders Committee to share the history, traditions, and exciting updates for this year’s parade.

In this episode:

The origins of the Fiesta Day Parade (dating back to 1953)
How the Hispanic Business Leaders Committee organizes the event and provides scholarships to local students
What’s NEW for 2025, including the Fiesta Celebration at the Sterling Marketplace Pavilion
Event details:
• Parade: Saturday, Sept. 20 at 1:00 PM (starts in Rock Falls, ends in Sterling)
• Celebration: 3:00–6:00 PM at Sterling Marketplace Pavilion

From folklórico dancers to low riders and live entertainment, this year’s Fiesta Parade is shaping up to be unforgettable. 🌟

Tune in now and get ready to celebrate community, culture, and tradition in the Sauk Valley!

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🎤 Timestamps & Highlights:

0:46 - What is the Fiesta Day Parade?

1:05 - The History of the Fiesta Day Parade

2:03 - Overview of the Hispanic Business Leaders Committee

2:41 - New This Year!

2:55 - Post-Parade Celebration

3:49 - Parade Route

3:57 - Kaitlyn's Question of the Day!

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