For the second year in a row, the Maricopa High School Marching Rams received an invitation to the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade this Saturday. Tens of thousands of spectators are expected for the annual extravaganza in downtown Phoenix.  

“This is a wonderful and exciting opportunity for our students to represent Maricopa on a statewide stage,” said MHS band director Ivan Pour. “I can’t think of a better way to end our 2022 marching band season,” 

The parade is set to step off at 10 a.m., on Saturday. The MHS Marching Rams are among 14 Valley high school bands entered.  

The parade is largely free to attend, however premium and reserved seating is available for $30. It will be broadcast live on Channel 3 and online via the AZFamily app. 

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.