Yuma’s 14th annual Back-to-School Rodeo returns

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The City of Yuma is holding their 14th Annual Back-to-School Rodeo this Saturday.

The first 2,000 students to arrive who are in grades K-8 will receive free backpacks filled with school supplies including pencils, paper and notebooks.

"It reaches over 3,000 students and families in Yuma County, and it's such a great reach for our coalitions, and we love to support the kids starting the new year," said Rodeo Sponsor & Yuma County Anti Drug Coalition Executive Director Joanne Fiser.

Thanks to generous sponsors, the City is giving away traditional backpacks for the first time this year. There will also be school age vaccines with the Yuma County Health Department, information booths, and food vendors.

The City shares why events like this are important.

"We love this event because we see a bunch of happy faces. Happy families, happy kids, and we want to make sure that the kids are set up and ready to have a successful school year," said Adriana Del Rio with the City of Yuma.

The event will take place Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Yuma Civic Center.

KYMA is a proud sponsor of this event.