Indivisible 605 denied spot in Independence Parade

Indivisible 605 denied spot in Independence Parade

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)-- The Sioux Falls Independence Day Parade is back for America's 250th birthday. It will feature nearly 100 entries, however, one group will be missing. Indivisible 605 says it applied to be a part of the July 4th parade back in April, but received a letter from the Sioux Falls Independence Day [...]

Convention of States, No Kings organizer barred from Sioux Falls Independence Day Parade

People gather for a No Kings rally on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 near the federal courthouse building in downtown Sioux Falls. (Courtesy photo) Political speech will be restricted at the revived Independence Day parade set to take place next weekend in downtown Sioux Falls.And the volunteer committee behind the policy to bar special interest activist organizations representation in the July 4 parade is now facing accusations of excluding groups tha…

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I’m not going to argue whether is was appropriate or not to deny Indivisible 605 a chance to be in the parade; Indivisible 605 says it applied to be a part of the July 4th parade back in April, but received a letter from the Sioux Falls Independence Day Parade Committee saying it will not be accepting any groups with strong political opinions. A statement from the committee to KELOLAND News says quote, “sadly, given the nature of America’s con…