103rd Southern Ute Tribal Fair: Parade

Saturday - September 20, 2025 by Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
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Southern Ute Utilities Division featured handmade flowers and trees, loom, and water feature on their float. They came second in the Float-Service Group category.
Tribal Council elect, Edward Box III rides through the parade, waving to parade attendees.
Winners of this year’s Chairman Award – Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy and Southern Ute Education.
Contestants of the 65th Annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair Powwow show off their different dance styles during the parade on Saturday.
Ramona Eagle waves to the crowds as she rides along with Southern Ute Housing Authority.
SunUte Community Center’s Aaron Henry dressed as the facility's sasquatch mascot for the parade. After a quick photo with emcee Betty Box, sasquatch went dancing down the route and shooting free t-shirts into the crowd with his t-shirt cannon.
Southern Ute Rodeo Queen candidate, Tatum Bebo rides through the parade encouraging young ladies to try for the title next year.
Southern Ute tribal member, Malia White Thunder, rides horseback through the parade in her regalia on Saturday. White Thunder went on to take first for “Best Native Dressed Female Horse Rider” in the parade.
Newly crowned Miss Southern Ute, Zuriah Baker waves to the crowd and judges on Saturday morning.
Southern Ute Veteran's Association kicks off the parade.
Tiffany Cozad's Family Float showcases a traditional Sac & Fox style of dance.
Economic Development hands out goods, seeds for planting, candy, and waves to the crowds.
Winner's of the Executive Office Award, Vocational Rehab.
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
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Floats, families, and parade fans gathered in downtown Ignacio for the 103rd Annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair Parade event on Saturday, Sept. 13, hosted by the Department of Natural Resources. This year’s parade theme is “Blooming Creations” and featured 14 categories, including newly added “Kiddie Categories,” horse category, the highly sought-after Chairman’s Award and Executive Office Award. Contestants at the 65th Annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair Powwow also participated in the parade for a chance to earn extra points. This year’s parade had over 40 different floats from across the Tribal organization and community. Winners of the Chairman’s Award go to Southern Ute Education/SUIMA – Executive Office Award goes to Vocational Rehab.  

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