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

Season 2, Episode 106

🎉 The 72nd Annual Fiesta Day Parade is almost here — and it’s bigger than ever! 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 talk about the history, traditions, and excitement of this year’s parade.

📅 Event Details:

Parade: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 – kicks off at 1:00 PM in Rock Falls and ends in Sterling

Fiesta Celebration: 3:00–6:00 PM at the Sterling Marketplace Pavilion

In this episode, you’ll hear:
✅ The rich history of the Fiesta Day Parade, dating back to 1953
✅ How the Hispanic Business Leaders Committee organizes the parade and awards scholarships to local students
✅ What’s NEW for 2025, including live entertainment, folklórico dancers, low riders, vendors, and more!

Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of culture and community that brings Sterling & Rock Falls together year after year. 🌟

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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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