Pony Express Days Parade Route Change

The parade for the 2026 Pony Express Days will follow a new route to improve safety and event flow.

The updated route was selected to improve overall visibility, reduce traffic conflicts, and allow for better control of intersections and pedestrian crossings.

It also enhances emergency access by maintaining clearer entry and exit points for first responders, if needed during the event. Additionally, the route allows for more effective placement of barricades, signage, and staffing, ensuring that both participants and spectators are well-supported along the entire path.

By centralizing the parade around the park, where most activities are taking place, it will be easier for attendees to travel between locations. This helps minimize congestion, improves pedestrian flow, and creates a more contained and manageable event footprint.

The parade will begin at Pony Express Parkway and Mid Valley Road, head south, turn right onto Aviator Avenue, and end at Eagle Mountain Boulevard. Seating will be on the west side of Pony Express Parkway and both sides of Aviator Avenue.

Cedar Valley High School entries will conclude at Cedar Valley High School rather than the main parade endpoint. If you are hoping to see the Cedar Valley High School band or school entries, we recommend finding a viewing spot before the high school to ensure you don’t miss them.

All other parade entries will continue to the official parade end point at Aviator Ave and Eagle Mountain Blvd.

Parade Details:

• Date: May 30
• Time: 10:00 AM
  

Parking Information

Eagle Mountain City’s Grand Parade will begin at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 30. The parade route will begin on the west side of Pony Express Pkwy, just south of the Mid Valley Rd intersection. The parade will continue south on Pony Express Pkwy before turning west onto Aviator Ave, where it will conclude at Eagle Mountain Blvd.

Please be aware that traffic impacts and road closures will occur throughout the morning. See the closure schedule below:

• Mid Valley Rd will close to public traffic beginning at 7:30 AM.
  • Floats and all parade vehicles will enter Mid Valley Rd from Eagle Mountain Blvd.
  • Equestrian entries and walker drop-offs will enter Mid Valley Rd from Pony Express Pkwy.
• Pony Express Pkwy from Old Airport Rd south to Bobby Wren Blvd, along with all of Aviator Ave, will close to public traffic beginning at 9:15 AM.
  • Pony Express Pkwy will remain open for northbound traffic from Old Airport Rd and southbound traffic from Bobby Wren Blvd.
  • Lake Mountain Rd and Eagle Mountain Blvd will remain open; however, minor delays should be expected on Eagle Mountain Blvd due to parade crossings.

Parking Information:

Parking is strongly encouraged on the west side of Pony Express Pkwy, as there will be no controlled pedestrian crossings from the east side of the road.

Please note:

• No parking will be allowed on Aviator Ave, Mid Valley Rd, or on the east side of Pony Express Pkwy.
• Parade spectators are encouraged to park within nearby neighborhoods or in the designated green parking areas shown on the event map.
• Please be respectful of resident property, driveways, and posted parking restrictions.