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Save the Date for our annual parade, celebrating 'the Beauty of Native Arts' this year!
The 39th Annual NAC Parade returns Saturday, October 14th, 2023 from 9am - 11am! Catch the parade along our usual route from 3rd Street and Oak Street to Indian School Rd, with additional events in the park after the parade!
The 39th Annual NAC Parade has been declared a celebration of 'The Beauty of Native Arts'. Our parade participants and attendees are encouraged to showcase, honor, and uplift the beautiful Native Arts that exist in their lives. From ribbon skirts and squash blossoms to architecture and cuisine, sharing the beauty of Native Arts is a celebration in itself.
Register your float or team participation! Download our registration form below, email back to parade@nativeconnections.org, and provide your registration fee; our team will reach out to coordinate further details. Thank you for sharing in our community's celebration!
The Annual Native American Connections Parade is a Native American Recognition Days event. Check out other NARD events honoring and celebrating Native American heritage happening all fall, including the Phoenix Indian School Visitor Center's Open House and Phoenix Indian Center's Social Powwow at Steele Indian School Park, both occurring after the parade on Oct. 14th, 2023. Visit phxindcenter.org to learn more.
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