MIMBELA FAMILY
NORTHEASTER PARADE
Presented by NEBA
48 Years of Tradition Meets 250 Years of Freedom:
Join the America 250 Celebration!
From our humble beginnings in 1978 to becoming El Paso’s premier Easter tradition, the Mimbela Family NorthEaster Parade celebrates the heart of the Northeast. Join us as we continue a legacy 48 years in the making.
The Countdown to Easter Parade is On!
Dust off your decorations and prep your floats. We kick off April 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM sharp!
Celebrating America's Semiquincentennial
This year’s parade is a sanctioned America 250 event. We invite all participants to deck out their floats in
Red, White, and Blue as we honor 250 years of the American Spirit!
It All Started in 1978...
The first parade was a small part of the Northeast World Jubilee, sponsored by the Transmountain Optimists (TMO). With only 30 entrants marching from Sunrise Shopping Center to Northpark Mall, a legacy was born. Today, we honor that history as we continue to grow, led by the Mimbela Family and a dedicated committee of volunteers.
The Tradition Continues.
Get Ready for the 2026 Parade!
The Countdown is On! Catch our Parade Leaders and WBA Champion and Grand Marshal Stephanie Han
on KFOX as they prepare for Northeast El Paso’s favorite Easter tradition.
Representing 48 years of community pride—Join Ramiro, John, and Stephanie on the route this April!
Plan Your Parade Morning
The Starting Line
Diana drive North bound is the best area to see the floats at their freshest!
The Hondo Pass Turn
The most popular spot for photography and high-energy cheering.
Honoring Our 48th Grand Marshal
Leading our America 250 Celebration: Stephanie Han represents the strength
and service of our community.
Stephanie Han
Stephanie Han, the current WBA Lightweight Champion, a proud Korean-American from El Paso, Texas, and a lifelong fighter. She grew up training in martial arts, wrestling, and kickboxing before fully dedicating herself to boxing—winning national titles at the Golden Gloves, PAL, and Ringside World Championships. She is s a graduate from Irvin High School and UTEP. She is dedicated police officer who is proud to have been recognized for both strength and beauty as a competitor in Miss Sun City and Miss Texas. She is also a wife and mother to two amazing kids. In and out of the ring, she fights with purpose, pride, and doesn’t back down.
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