2009 Cherokee Indian Fair parade photos

by Oct 13, 2009NEWS ka-no-he-da0 comments

The following photos were taken by Cherokee One Feather staff (Pat, Scott, and Dawn) during the 2009 Cherokee Indian Fair parade on Tuesday, Oct. 6.

Cherokee JROTC leads out the parade on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Cherokee JROTC leads out the parade on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Principal Chief Michell Hicks throws candy to the crowd.

Principal Chief Michell Hicks throws candy to the crowd.

Vice Chief Larry Blythe waves to the crowd.

Vice Chief Larry Blythe waves to the crowd.

GRAND MARSHALS:  Walker Calhoun, an elder from the Big Cove Community, and Carmaleta Monteith, who was instrumental in the new Cherokee Central Schools, served as two of the grand marshals.

GRAND MARSHALS: Walker Calhoun, an elder from the Big Cove Community, and Carmaleta Monteith, who was instrumental in the new Cherokee Central Schools, served as two of the grand marshals.

Tribal Council float

Tribal Council float

Brooke and Dakota Brown carry the banner of the Snowbird Community.

Brooke and Dakota Brown carry the banner of the Snowbird Community.

Big Cove Reps. Teresa McCoy and Perry Shell carry their community's banner.

Big Cove Reps. Teresa McCoy and Perry Shell carry their community's banner.

Kituwah Preservation and Education Program float

Kituwah Preservation and Education Program float

Cherokee Cancer Support Group

Cherokee Cancer Support Group

EBCI Domestic Violence Program float...October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

EBCI Domestic Violence Program float...October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Teen Miss Cherokee contestant Kele Crisp rode a horse during Tuesday's parade.  She went on to win the crown on Friday night.

Teen Miss Cherokee contestant Kele Crisp rode a horse during Tuesday's parade. She went on to win the crown on Friday night.

Indian car contest entry

Indian car contest entry

fire truck = end of parade

fire truck = end of parade