Garcia, Ballenger named Eastern Navajo Fair Parade grand marshals
CROWNPOINT
Silversmith Mary Jane Garcia and fashion designer Virginia Yazzie Ballenger have been named grand marshals of the 2026 Eastern Navajo Fair Parade.
The parade will begin at 8 a.m. July 25 at Crownpoint High School as part of the 48th Eastern Navajo Fair and Rodeo here.
This year’s parade theme is “Shine and Show from the East.” The Parade Steering Committee selected Garcia and Ballenger for their achievements, leadership and work in Diné art, design and culture.
To read the full article, please see the June 4, 2026, edition of the Navajo Times.
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