Public safety is a top priority for City of Gallup staff as the community prepares for hosting the 101st Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial. City staff are working closely with partners in law enforcement and the Inter-Tribal organization to implement a safety plan for the parades and events across the community.
The Inter-Tribal parades will take place at two different times: 7 pm on Aug. 10 and 10 am on Aug. 12.
Both parades will begin at the intersection of Eighth Street and West Historic Highway 66, and continue eastbound on West Historic Highway 66. The procession will turn south at the intersection of First Street and West Historic Highway 66. The parades will then head west at South First Street and West Coal Avenue. The parades will end at South Eighth Street and West Coal Avenue.
For the public's safety, roads will be cleared and closed along the parade route for both parades.
Beginning at 2 pm on Aug. 10, on-street parking will not be allowed along the parade route until the parade concludes at 11 pm. For the Aug. 12 parade, the parade route will be cleared and closed beginning at midnight until the parade concludes at 3 pm.
The Gallup Police Department and other law enforcement agencies will work with vehicle owners to move vehicles before the parades begin. Any vehicles in the parade routes between 2 pm and 11 pm on Aug. 10, or between midnight and 3 pm on Aug. 12 will be towed at the owner’s expense.
There will be no vehicular access to the businesses on this route. All business owners, employees and customers must park outside of the parade perimeter and access the business on foot. Those parking in surrounding neighborhoods are reminded to keep roads and intersections clear. Do not block driveways of businesses and residences.
City staff from Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Fire Department, Police Department, Behavioral Health and more will be on-site to assist with keeping the event safe and to provide support resources.
For questions about the event, contact the Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial Association at (505) 863- 3896 or visit www.gallupceremonial.com.
