trophyCongratulations 2024 Parade Winners! Join us in cheering on our winners - read the list here.
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.
This year our theme is 'Birth of a New Day: Celebrating New Light and New Beginnings' - highlighting the power of change brought by each new day. Check out all our parade details, including a map of additional Oct. 12th NARD events. Newly announced, Miss Indian Arizona 2024 is our Parade Grand Marshal!
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Please join us after the parade for the PISVC’s annual Open House from 11:30am – 5pm 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. Introducing for our first time ever, our Native Art Drawing! With one free entry per attendee, you’ll have a chance to win some incredible pieces of art crafted by local Indigenous artists!
Receive a raffle ticket upon entry, one per person. Enter the PISVC classroom to place your raffle ticket for a chance to win one of the showcased pieces. Write your first and last name on the ticket and place it in the bucket associated with the art piece you’d like to win. Ticket distribution will end at 2:30pm. Names will be drawn at 4pm until all items have been won. Must be present to win at time of drawing. Thanks for entering!
We want to extend a big ‘thank you’ to the incredible local artists who donated their pieces to this event. With their support, we bring further joy to our community as we celebrate Native American Recognition Days.
We are excited to announce and welcome Miss Indian Arizona 2023 - 2024, Laney Lupe! Laney will join us as Parade Grand Marshal and attend the PISVC Open House to meet and greet our community.
About Laney | Laney Maria Lupe is an enrolled member of the White Mountain Apache Tribe. She is the 22-year-old daughter of Fitzgerald and Eliza Lupe. Laney graduated from Park University, where she received her Bachelor's degree majoring in Sports & Exercise Science, focusing on Exercise Physiology.
Growing up as an athlete, Laney has enjoyed physical activity. She states, "Physical activity can aid in one's life physically, mentally, and spiritually. I want to help prepare the next generation as they start their personal journey in life, especially any Indigenous student-athletes. I want to maintain and apply my specialty to help others and continue to advance my education through new experiences in volunteering. I want to promote the importance of living a long-lasting healthy lifestyle."
As a result of her passion in sports, Laney's platform as Miss Indian Arizona is, "Promoting the Importance of Being Physically Active."
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Check out our map of events on Saturday, October 12th, beginning with the 40th Annual NAC Parade! Don't miss this impactful day of celebration and recognition for our Indigenous communities.
For specific event details regarding Oct. 12th events, please reach out to the indicated event host.
Native American Connections Parade & PISVC Open House:
Native Health Open House:
Phoenix Indian Center Social Powwow:
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. Visit www.nativehealthphoenix.org to learn more.
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