The seventh annual
Pioneer Day Parade and Old-Fashioned Activities event is scheduled for July 22, and hosted by three stakes of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Henderson. The parade will honor Southern Nevada’s pioneer history, and recognize Nevada’s first Mother of the Year to be named National Mother of the Year. This is the biggest pioneer parade and celebration in Henderson! About 2,500 people are expected to participate, with entries including children’s marching groups, horseback rider, real handcarts, vehicles decorated like covered wagons, and individuals dressed in traditional pioneer clothing. Old-Fashioned games & activities to include storytelling, professional square dancing, dunk tank, live entertainment, and quilt making (all quilts made will be donated to charity).

Saturday, July 22nd
9:00 a.m.: Parade begins promptly
9:30-11:00 a.m.: Breakfast, games & activities to follow parade
9:30 a.m.: Henderson Fire Department will hose down children

The fun takes place at both the Fox Ridge Park and the LDS church building on the corner of Valle Verde and Fox Ridge Drive in Henderson. The event is free and open to the public. Event is organized by members of the Green Valley Stake, the Anthem Stake and the Warm Springs Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. To receive a parade entry form, contact Regina Sommer at 896-7452.