100th annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair: Parade

Tribal elder Austin Box waves to parade attendees on the route through the town of Ignacio. Box was named the Grand Marshal of the 100th Annual Tribal Fair Parade.

Ute veterans, Raymond Baker and Terry Knight Sr. lead the Southern Ute Tribal Fair Parade down Goddard Ave. on Saturday, Sept. 10, various departments, families, community members, and visitors entered this year’s parade which made for a large turnout in both contestants and spectators.

Southern Ute tribal members Xavier Watts and his son Ivan Watts help to hand out free backpacks provided by the Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Department during the parade.

The Burch Family float featured Irene, wife of the late Leonard C. Burch, their daughters, Leona and Leonora on the float with the remainder of the family following right behind handing out various goodies.

A young fancy dancer showcases his moves and style as part of the Parade, this year’s theme is “Rez’Ilience” and this young dancer shows that by continuing to practice cultural teachings.

Aeden Richards and Joe Howell ride on the back of the Records Retention and Southern Ute Drum Archive float, tossing candy and rolled up copies of the Southern Ute Drum newspaper to attendees of the Southern Ute Tribal Fair Parade.

Southern Ute tribal elder Cassandra Atencio rides on top of the Alden Naranjo Memorial and Family Float, she gave a big smile and wave to all in attendance as the parade made its way through downtown Ignacio.

Little Miss Southern Ute, Cyana Whiteskunk prepares for the start of the annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair Parade on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 10.

The Southern Ute Veteran’s Association along with Raymond Baker and Terry Knight Sr. of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe line up for the start of the Tribal Fair Parade.

Tribal elder Edward Box III makes his way down parade route on Goddard Ave.

Kelsey Frost, Southern Ute tribal member and Facilities Operations Manager for SunUte Community Center, hands out popsicles to the spectators that lined the streets of Goddard Ave. as part of the SunUte Community Center Float.

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Terence Whyte | SU Drum

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Thu Sep 22nd, 2022 , by Staff report |

The Southern Ute Tribal Fair Parade filled Goddard Ave. on Saturday, Sept. 10, featuring Tribal Department floats, car prizes, horse prizes, children’s categories, and multiple best dressed categories, all adhering to the “Rez’Ilience” theme. This year’s parade was noticeably packed with contestants and spectators the event lasted almost two hours long. The parade left all in attendance with wide smiles and positive feelings going into the 100th Annual Tribal Fair weekend.