Eagar and Springerville set 2026 Fourth of July theme and start time

The Town of Eagar, together with the Town of Springerville, announced this week an updated start time and an official theme for the 2026 Fourth of July Parade and Rodeo, giving area residents and participants an earlier window to plan for the summer celebration. The municipal notice, attributed to a Jan. 7, 2026 press release and posted on the Town of Eagar news page Jan. 8, lays out the revised schedule and invitations for community involvement.

Local organizers emphasized that the change affects parade entrants, rodeo attendees and vendors who traditionally prepare months in advance. The joint event, held annually by the two towns, draws residents from across Apache County and neighboring communities, and serves as one of the region’s major summer gatherings for families, civic groups and small businesses. Adjusting start times this early in the year gives float builders, marching units and rodeo participants time to align logistics and transportation plans.

The municipal news entry noted important operational details will be available on the town’s website, including registration and contact information for parade units and rodeo competitors, any special instructions for entrants, and the official theme for 2026. Organizers are steering entrants to the Town of Eagar news page for the full municipal notice, which lists times, theme, registration options and other guidance for community members and visitors.

For local residents this announcement has practical implications. Volunteers who stage floats and entry groups should rework timelines to meet the revised start time. Small businesses and vendors that rely on parade traffic should factor the schedule into staffing and inventory plans. Families planning to watch the parade or attend the rodeo will want to note potential traffic impacts and early arrivals, particularly if friends or relatives travel from outside Apache County.

The annual parade and rodeo also contribute to local identity and seasonal commerce. A coordinated start time and a clear theme can help town leaders promote the celebration regionally, which benefits lodging, restaurants and retailers in Eagar and Springerville. At the same time, organizers will need to continue coordinating permits, safety plans and any road-closure notices with county and state partners to ensure the event runs smoothly.

The takeaway? If you plan to march, sell, compete or spectate this July, mark the revised start time in your calendar now and visit the Town of Eagar news page for the complete details and registration instructions so you’re not caught off guard when summer arrives.