The annual Hi Jolly Parade celebrates Quartzsite’s unique connection to the U.S. Army Camel Corps and its legendary leader, Hadji Ali—better known as “Hi Jolly.” This camel-themed event brings history to life with live camels, creatively decorated floats, and enthusiastic community participation, honoring one of the most unusual chapters in the American Southwest.
Just got to have an alien
both on and off road
Hi Jolly was a Syrian camel driver brought with the first camels, he taught Americans their care and became a local legend, eventually settling near Quartzsite.
The U.S. Army Camel Corps was a mid-1850s
experiment to use camels in the arid Southwest
The Civil War halted the project,
leading to camels being freed; some became feral.
What these guys represent is a mystery to me
Nice tailgate
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