Native American Day parade in Sioux Falls

Native Americans’ Day in South Dakota: ‘A foundation upon which to build friendship and trust’

Today is Native Americans’ Day in South Dakota, which is described in state law as a legal holiday “dedicated to the remembrance of the great Native American leaders who contributed so much to the history of our state.” Gov. George S. Mickelson and the Legislature created the annual holiday in 1990. They chose the second Monday in October, which is federally designated as Columbus Day. The effort was part of a broader Year of Reconciliation proc…

Native American Day parade in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Monday is Native Americans' Day in South Dakota. KELOLAND News livestreamed the parade highlighting Indigenous culture from downtown Sioux Falls Monday morning. You can watch the parade in the video player above. Hundreds of people lined the street to catch candy, sing and dance to Indigenous music. Flags from all nine of South Dakota's tribal nations were waving through the street. The parade hosted over 40 entries. …

Color, culture, community fill Sioux Falls’ Native American Day Parade

2025 Native American Day parade grand marshall was Dale Lee Chasing Hawk (Jay Pickthorn / For The Dakota Scout)While the rest of the country had continued to refer to the first holiday after Labor Day as Columbus Day, South Dakota has officially called the second Monday in October Native American Day since 1990.And the holiday, designated to honor the culture and heritage of South Dakota’s largest minority population, brought thousands to downto…