Andrea McKenna • July 3, 2026

Borrego Days Parade Theme Contest Invites Local Youth to Get Creative

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Youth ages 10–17 can help choose this year’s Borrego Days Parade theme.

The Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce is inviting local youth to help shape one of the community's most beloved traditions by choosing the theme for the 60th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival Parade.


Youth ages 10 to 17 are encouraged to submit a parade theme along with 50 words or less explaining why they chose it. The winning entry will help inspire this year's parade and receive a $25 gift card, an award, a ride in the parade, and recognition during the event.


Entries must include the participant's name, contact information, and a parent or guardian's printed name and signature.


Submissions can be emailed to borregochamberdirector@gmail.com or dropped off at the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce. Entries may also be mailed to:


Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 420
Borrego Springs, CA 92004


The deadline to enter is Friday, July 10, 2026.



The 60th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival returns Saturday and Sunday, October 17–18, 2026, at Christmas Circle Community Park. The free, family-friendly festival features live entertainment, a parade, kids zone, car show, vendors, an adult beverage garden, and more.


For more information about the parade theme contest or the festival, contact Executive Director Francoise Rhodes at 760-767-5555 or borregochamberdirector@gmail.com, or visit BorregoDays.com.




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