Celebrating the 102nd Southern Ute Tribal Fair: Parade

Friday - September 20, 2024 by Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
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Division of Natural Resources - Lands Technician Trainee, Raymond Valdez, throws out candy to spectators along Goddard Avenue on Saturday, Sept. 7. The DNR float featured music by Host Southern Drum, Full Metal Jacket and a grass dance performance by Councilman Marty Pinnecoose.
Grand Marshall for this year’s 102nd annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair parade, former council member, and past Tribal Fair Rodeo Queen, Corliss Taylor makes a grand entry into the parade riding in a vintage horse drawn carriage.
Ethan Rohde-O’Leary and brother, Dean Rohde-O’Leary (Not pictured) enter the bicycle category, accompanied by their grandmother Linda Baker.
Newly crowned Miss Southern Ute, Maleina Carel rides in on horseback for the 102nd annual Tribal Fair Parade.
Winning first place in the Lowrider category, Gabrielle Velasquez takes a cruise down Goddard Ave., showing off her custom ride.
The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy plays out the Ute Creation Story with life size coyotes and willow bows for their annual parade entry.
Daughter of Roman and Aly Seibel, young Chloe throws candy to spectators along the parade route from the Southern Ute Tribal Planning float.
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
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The 102nd annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair parade did not disappoint, as cars, horses and pedestrians lined up along Goddard Avenue in the heart of Ignacio, all vying for top place. The parade is a long-standing tradition, and one of the most anticipated events in the annul Tribal fair. Powwow contestants along with Tribal entities and Tribal departments all worked long hours to bring their ideas forward, and pay homage to the theme, “Passing Down Traditions” in Saturday’s parade on Sept. 7. 

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