Thousands lined downtown Sioux Falls Monday for the city’s annual Native American Day Parade, celebrating the culture, heritage and traditions of South Dakota’s Native American communities.
While much of the country has since joined South Dakota in recognizing the second Monday in October as a day to celebrate Indigenous American history, the Mount Rushmore State has officially observed Native American Day on the date since 1990. And for the last eight years with the exception of two pandemic-stricken seasons, Sioux Falls has marked the holiday with a parade showcasing Indigenous heritage through the heart of the city.
This year’s grand marshal was Anna Brokenleg, supervisor of the Sioux Falls School District’s Office of Indian Education.
Monday’s procession marked the sixth Native American Day Parade in Sioux Falls. The event has been held annually since its 2018 debut, with the exception of two cancellations related to the COVID-19 pandemic…