Comment on '89er Day parade excludes Indian history, protesters say

'89er Day parade excludes Indian history, protesters say

By Jane Glenn Cannon Staff Reports jcannon@oklahoman.comNORMAN — Organizers of the annual '89er Day Parade say they will unveil a new name for the parade at the conclusion of this year's event. The new name will more accurately reflect the spirit of the parade and is in response to concerns expressed by indigenous people that its current name implies celebration of the Land Run, said parade co-chairman Stefanie Brickman. The parade begins at 10 a.m.Read more on NewsOK.com

 

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