trophyThank you for participating in our 41st Annual Parade! See our Parade Winners & photos of the day →
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To every participant who brought their energy and imagination to the parade, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you!
A big round of applause to this year’s parade winners, who truly embodied our theme, “The Future Is Ours.” Your creativity, passion, and spirit lit up the streets and inspired us all to uplift, empower, and support our young future leaders! Thank you for showing up for your community!
To every participant who brought their energy and imagination to the parade, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you! You made this celebration unforgettable, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for next year!
Photos from this year’s parade could not have been possible without our incredible volunteer photographer, Taté Walker (Mniconjou Lakota and a citizen of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe). A huge thank you to Taté for their amazing shots! Check out their work, including a new book coming Nov. 11th!
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