Honoring Our 2020 Graduates and Those Moving Up With a Loud and Proud Parade

JUNE 10 — Sponsored by the Swinomish Education Department, a socially-distant celebration parade of decorated vehicles traversed our reservation neighborhoods in honor of our 2020 Swinomish graduates and those who are moving up on their educational path. The sound of Swinomish Canoe Family singers and music coming for DJ Heidi’s truck was punctuated by both the blaring sounds of fire engine and police car sirens and the constant cheers from community witnesses standing alongside the road. While the coronavirus pandemic is casting a shadow on graduation and moving-up traditions, it was impossible to hold back all the positive energy and pride felt for all the students and their accomplishments.

The Swinomish Canoe Family led the parade while 2020 graduates and the following Swinomish departments and entities followed behind or showed their support in other ways: Swinomish Senate, Education Department, La Conner School District, Youth Recreation & Prevention, lop-che-ahl Early Education Center, Police Department, Skagit Fire District #13, Swinomish Health Programs including the Dental and Medical Clinics

The proud energy could be seen throughout the reservation as the parade loudly and proudly rolled through. A single eagle could be seen soaring high over everyone’s heads as the planned parade route came to an end at the John K. Bobb Ball Field—fly high 2020 graduates and those moving up!

2020 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES FROM SWINOMISH Arjuna Adams, Tredamas Casey, Cynthia George, Arianna Murchison, Mary Lou Page, Domenic Wilbur, Ian Heartbroker, Tyler Luvera, Chelsea Tom, Devin Blankenship, Bryan Wolf, Claudia Parker, Isabella McDonald, Jaxon Adams (HS+)

2020 COLLEGE GRADUATES FROM SWINOMISH Anna Cook, Jennifer Peters, Zanetta Cayou

The Swinomish Education Department & the entire tribal community recognize each and every student and all of your successes

GUIDELINES FOR SUMMER FIREWORKS 2020

Masks and facial coverings. Masks protect the people around you. Our workers are required to wear masks at all times for YOUR protection. Please protect us as well – masks or facial coverings are required to enter fireworks sales area or all customers are strongly encouraged to wear masks or facial coverings.

Physical distancing. Please practice physical distancing of 6ft from other groups or individuals not traveling with you.

Standing in line. Please respect all physical distancing while standing in line and completing your transaction.

No loitering in the parking area. This includes smoking and vaping.

Unnecessary gathering. Please refrain from social visits and unnecessary gathering.