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Join us for the 2026 Indigenous Peoples Day Parade in Rapid City!Hosted by Great Plains Tribal Health, this year’s celebration brings together Tribal Nations, organizations, schools, businesses, programs, dancers, artists, and community members for one of Rapid City’s biggest celebrations of Indigenous people and culture.
This year’s theme:
“WE DANCE FOR THE PEOPLE”
Saturday, October 10
Downtown Rapid City
Kickoff celebration begins at 9 AM
Parade begins at 10 AM
Come early for live performances from Antoine X and Rezcoast Grizz, leading into the parade at 10 AM.
This year’s celebration will also reach far beyond Rapid City. A team of Indigenous creators and streamers, including Nathan Apodaca, aka Doggface, will help share the parade and the stories of participating organizations with audiences across Indian Country and around the globe.
FLOAT REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Tribal Nations, organizations, schools, businesses, programs, and community groups are invited to enter. If there was ever a year to build a float and represent your community, this is the year.
Float registration link is in the event discussion.
Bring your family. Bring your relatives. Bring your community.
As we prepare to gather together, Great Plains Tribal Health also encourages relatives to stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations and other recommended immunizations before joining large community gatherings.
WE DANCE FOR THE PEOPLE.
October 10, Rapid City.
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Main St, Rapid City, SD 57701, United States
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