The Hi Jolly Parade is hands-down one of the most unique celebrations you’ll find in the Arizona desert! Every January, the streets of Quartzsite come alive to honor the legacy of Philip Tedro—better known as Hi Jolly—the lead camel driver for the U.S. Army's experimental Camel Corps back in the 1850s. It’s a classic small-town parade with a huge desert twist, featuring everything from decorated floats and vintage vehicles to live camels marching right through town. It’s a wonderful way for the RVer community to gather, celebrate local history, and tip our hats to the "ships of the desert" that once helped blaze the trails we travel today.
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Thanks all.
~~~Russ
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Hey Russ enjoy watching your videos have a wonderful year stay safe out there
Russ we love watching your adventures and travels. What is the name of the band that you play that has banjos and violins. We love that music. Safe travels.
Russ we love watching your adventures and travels. What is the name of the band that you play that has banjos and violins. We love that music. Safe travels.
I love watching your videos. They take me to places I have never been and places I have. Can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store for us. Heck Yeah!
Hey Russ, best to you in all your travels for 2026. Keep those adventures coming!
I watch your videos on YouTube I appreciate the trips and scenery Happy New Year
Hi Russ hope everything is going well. I’m all excited to see what’s in store for 2026 . Stay healthy and keep traveling 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 America is beautiful I miss the road trips I used to take, hope to do it soon again.
Yours is the best on u tube..we really enjoy how you are so informative..cant wait to check out several of your spots.
I really enjoy watching and rewatching your channel can’t wait to follow your next journey , Jeanie