NMSF News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Tens of thousands of people lined Central Ave. to witness the 2025 New Mexico State Fair Parade, which took place Saturday, Sept. 6, stretching from San Pedro to Girard.

The Parade featured over 110 floats and entries.

State Fair officials released the list of winning entries in the parade which are as follows:

Riding

• Adult Riding Individuals/Groups
  • 1st – Valencia County Sheriff’s Posse
  • 2nd – Charros del Valle
  • 3rd – Darren White for Mayor
• Youth Riding Individuals/Groups
  • 1st – Buckle & Belles Drill Dream
  • 2nd – First Impression Riding Club

School Bands

• High School Marching Band
  • 1st – Albuquerque Bilingual Academy
• Other School Marching Band
  • 1st – West Las Vegas Marching Band
• Drill Teams
  • 1st – ABQ Dance Divas
• Cheerleaders
  • 1st – ASE Spirit Club

JROTC

• 1st – Belen High School JROTC

Non-School Marching Band

• 1st – My Redeemer Church Band
• 2nd – Chris Sedillo City Council

Vehicles

• Single & Group Entry Antique (Cars 40yrs & older)
  • 1st – Ballet Abyad Shrine
  • 2nd – 79’s Truck Club of New Mexico
• Single & Group Entry Classic (Cars 26 to 39yrs old)
  • 1st – APD
  • 2nd – Las Foringas Truck Club of New Mexico
  • 3rd – The Law Office of Adam Oakey
• Original/Modified Vehicles (25yrs & under)
  • 1st – Bernalillo County Animal Services
  • 2nd – Xplizit Car Club
  • 3rd – Lifted Truck
• Low Riders
  • 1st – Bedrock Car & Truck Club
  • 2nd – Down Low Car Club
  • 3rd – Down Low Queens Car Club
• Military Vehicles
  • 1st – Roadrunner Convoy MVPA
  • 2nd – Madrid Towing
• Tractors
  • 1st – South Valley Heritage Tractor Club
  • 2nd – Women’s Veterans of NM 
•  Floats
  • 1st – Baila! Baila! Dance Academy
  • 2nd – NM Submarine Veterans, Bullhead Base
  • 3rd – Morgue & Krypt Horror Fest

Queens and Roylaty

• 18 & older
  • 1st – Taos Fiesta Council, Inc
  • 2nd – Espanola Fiesta Royalty
  • 3rd – Mrs. United States National Pageant
• 17 & older
  •  1st – Miss Jr. Teen NM 

“The parade is one of the biggest events that we host here at the fair, and is one of, if not the biggest parade held in New Mexico” NMSF General Manager, Dan Mourning said. “We love the opportunity we have to take the fair out of the grounds and share some of the fantastic entertainment that we have to offer with the entire city of Albuquerque.” 

The New Mexico State Fair runs through Sept. 14. Download the state fair app available for both android and iPhone devices or log onto www.exponm.com for more information about this year’s exciting fair event.