2024 Dorothy Young Electric Light Parade 

"Fantasy & Fairy Tales"

On this year of our lord 2024, the Knights of the Visit Yuma table have deemed it worthy of the Realm of the Falcons at Fourth Avenue Junior High School to conjure this year's Dorothy Young Electric Light Parade theme. To which the Falcons have declared this year's theme to be "Fantasy & Fairy Tales". On December 14, 2024, The City of Yuma Kingdom will host royals and magical creatures alike, all carriages and those on foot will be asked to register for this grand event before November 29, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. 

It is with great honor that the Knights of the Visit Yuma table honor the memory of Lady Dorothy Young. Lady Dorothy Young set charge to create an event to celebrate the very essence that is the Kingdom of the Burning Sun. Her ambition inspired others to join in pursuit of this annual gathering. join us as we light the desert night sky. 

2024 Winners  

Awards were given for the following categories:

Mary Jane Allen Award for Best Depiction of Parade Theme 

Jazz of Yuma

Best Float 

Champion Church 

Best Vehicle 

New Class Car Club

Best Animal 

Saddles of Joy 

Best Walking/Performing 

Gadsden Folkloric Dancers

Dorothy Young Memorial Trophy for Best Performance by a Marching Band

Gadsden Elementary School District #32 Marching Band