trophyCongratulations 2024 Parade Winners! Join us in cheering on our winners - read the list here.
The parade entry winners have been selected! Thank you to all entry participants; your support and presence meant a lot to us and made this event a remarkable gathering.
We want to thank everyone who participated and extend our heartfelt appreciation for being a pivot part of our Native American Recognition Days event.
This year’s theme was “Birth of a New Day: Celebrating New Light and New Beginnings,” and we felt that everyone did an amazing job with referencing the floats to embrace the celebratory nature of new light and new beginnings.
We sincerely hope that you enjoyed your time at the 40th Annual NAC Parade as much as we enjoyed having you there. Your support meant the world to us, and we are grateful for your ongoing commitment to Native American Connections.
1st: Entry 103 - Ballet Arizona's Native American Hoop Dance Students
2nd: Entry 106 - Monongya Dance Group
3rd: Entry 105 - American Indian Movement of Central America
Honorable Mention: Entry 101 - Hualapai Royalty
1st: Entry 204 - Mesa Community College Native American Float
2nd: Entry 202 - TOCC Phoenix Center
3rd: Entry 206 - Waik Ceksan Royalty
1st: Entry 315 - NAC Residential
2nd: Entry 301 - Native Health
3rd: Entry 309 - Miss Indian Arizona/Miss Indian Arizona Association Participants
Honorable Mention: Entry 319 - Duane Kaye
1st: Entry 402 - Bank of America
2nd: Entry 405 - Brighter Tomorrow Family Services
3rd: Entry 406 - Via Linda Behavioral Health
1st: Entry 501 - Protector of the Salt River
600: Elected Officials (Dignitary/Campaign Event)
1st: Arizona Democratic Party - Get Out the Vote
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