Sacramento to Host Native American Parade Saturday
The third annual parade, organized by the California Legislative Native American Caucus, showcases Indigenous cultures from across the state.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Native American
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Sacramento will host a Native American parade on Saturday, November 7, traveling down 301 Capitol Mall in downtown Sacramento beginning at 10 a.m. The parade features 100 floats and cultural performances by tribes and Indigenous organizations from across California.
Why it matters
The parade is held in honor of Native American Heritage Month and gives residents a public opportunity to view Indigenous cultural expression. Tribes from the Sacramento area lead the procession alongside floats from the Yurok tribe, the largest in California.
The parade features 100 floats and begins at 10 a.m. on November 7, concluding at 2 p.m. along 301 Capitol Mall. Final attendance and the complete list of participating groups were not available at the time of reporting.
The players
California Legislative Native American Caucus
The caucus of California state legislators focused on Native American issues, which organizes the annual parade.
Erica Pinto
Chairwoman of the Jamul Indian Village who serves as a parade MC.
The details
Cultural performances and floats by tribes and Indigenous organizations across California are showcased, including intertribal bird singers from Southern California, Tuolumne Miwok singers, and Yurok brush dancers. Low riders, who have been part of the parade since its inception in 2024, also take part in the free event.
Timeline
2024: Low riders first join the Native American Parade.
November 7, 10 a.m.: The parade begins on Capitol Mall.
November 7, 2 p.m.: The parade is scheduled to conclude.
Seasonal Tradition
The parade extends California's Native American Heritage Month observance into a public street event in the state capital. It marks the third year of the event, following its launch in 2024 with low riders participating from the start.
Sacramento residents and visitors can attend the free parade on Saturday, November 7, with the route running along 301 Capitol Mall downtown. Plan to arrive before the 10 a.m. start to view the 100 floats along the route.
The takeaway
Attending the parade offers a direct way to learn about the diverse Indigenous communities across California, and the free public format makes it accessible to anyone downtown on November 7.
What happens next
The parade is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 7, starting at 10 a.m. and concluding at 2 p.m. on Capitol Mall.
Further reading
Explore more coverage in the Native American section for additional context on Indigenous culture in the region.
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