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Native American Connections Annual Parade

Save the Date for the 41st Annual NAC Parade!

Saturday, October 11th, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Parade Route: Starts at 3rd St. & Oak St. → Ends at Indian School Rd.

We’re thrilled to announce the 41st Annual Native American Connections Parade—and this year, we’re turning up the celebration with a youth-focused theme: “The Future is Ours”!

Interested in learning more, sponsoring our parade, or volunteering? Connect with our parade team with the link below to get started.

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The Future Is Ours!

This year's event is all about empowering our youth—elevating their voices, honoring their strength, and celebrating the power of their dreams. We believe our young people aren’t just tomorrow’s leaders—they’re showing up, speaking out, and leading today.

We’re going all in to make this year’s parade our biggest and brightest yet—with community floats, a Grand Marshal, and a few magical surprises still in the works! We’re also finalizing a panel of amazing judges, and we hope you’ll come out to witness the joy, power, and brilliance of our community in action.

Whether you're marching, cheering, or simply showing up in solidarity—come be part of a movement that celebrates culture, history, and our youth-driven future. We can’t wait to see you there!

Don't miss the PISVC Open House!

Saturday, October 11th, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: 300 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85012

Please join us after the parade for the PISVC's annual Open House at Steele Indian School Park! Honor Native American Recognition Days by exploring the visitor center, learning about the history of boarding schools, and sharing in our community's celebration. More details announced soon!

Native American Recognition Days

The Annual Native American Connections Parade is a Native American Recognition Days event. Taking place each second week of October from 9am to 11am in Phoenix, Arizona, NAC hosts this parade to celebrate Native American heritage and culture, highlighting a new theme each year that embodies resiliency and community. 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. Visit www.nativehealthphoenix.org to learn more.

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