Snowdown takes center stage

Friday - February 14, 2020 by McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
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Employees and owners of the Harley Davidson dealership dance their way down Main St. in Durango during the light parade.
The Bravo sisters wait patiently for the light parade to begin with their families.
Year after year the light parade continues to be the big draw for participants and spectators.
Sage Rohde walks with her niece during the light parade, representing the Jungle Gym’s float.
Rolling Thunder Grill Supervisor, Claudita Benavidez hands out necklaces to spectators watching the light parade from the Sky Ute Casino Resort float.
Kiley White Thunder enjoys the Snowdown light parade alongside Southern Ute Boys and Girls Club Chief Executive Officer, Bruce LeClaire.
Southern Ute Boys and Girls Club Chief Executive Officer, Bruce LeClaire helps guide a young rocker through the “Guitar Hero” themed obstacle.
Southwest Rainbow Youth founders, Trennie Collins and Precious Collins and Board Member, Bobbie Rosa help obstacle course participants guess band names to match the pictures.
Boys and Girls Club guide, Tokoda Armstrong helps kids make their way through the “Guitar Hero” obstacle course.
Team “White Thunder” plays their best during the basketball tournament hosted at the Durango Recreation Center.
Jaylen Alston tries her best to play defense during the 3-on-3 Snowdown Basketball Tournament.
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
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The annual Snowdown Light Parade featured “Rock N’ Roll” themed floats that took over Main Ave. in historic Downtown Durango, Colo. on Friday, Jan. 31. This year’s celebration featured live music, fire dancers and even free gifts for spectators. The parade is just one of the many events that locals and tourists could enjoy. Ignacio based organizations set up shop in Buckley Park as well; including the Boys and Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and Southwest Rainbow Youth for the Snowdown Obstacle Course on Saturday, Feb. 1. Contestants tried their luck at guessing names of famous ‘Rock N’ Roll’ bands or hopped their way across a rocking guitar. Down the road at the Durango Recreation Center, Team “White Thunder” competed in the 3-on-3 basketball tournament — one of many Snowdown family friendly events which happened during the week!

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