Colorado’s Nepali Community Announces Annual “Nepal Day Parade”
The Nepali-speaking community in Colorado has announced the organization of the “Nepal Day Parade” along with various cultural programs, with the objective of preserving and protecting the language, culture, and identity of Nepalese.
Event Details
- Date:Â Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Location:Â Boulder, Colorado
Organizers and Supporters
Hari Gurung, Vice President of Rocky Mountain Friends of Nepal, stated that the parade is being organized by Rocky Mountain Friends of Nepal — which is active among the Nepali-speaking community in Colorado — with support from Helping Hand, NRNA NCC, and the participation of all local organizations.
The program will feature various distinguished guests including Boulder City Mayor Aaron Brockett, Helping Hand President Narayan Shrestha, and others.
Cultural Performances
In addition to the parade, the following organizations will present musical and cultural performances representing their traditions:
- Newa:Khala
- Magar Samaj
- Tamu Pelu
— Akriti Rai, President, Rocky Mountain Friends of Nepal
A Call to the Community
Everyone is encouraged to participate wearing traditional attire that reflects their culture. Organizations are also requested to attend with banners if possible. President Rai has invited all representatives of Colorado-based organizations — intellectuals, social workers, dignitaries, journalists, businesspeople, artists, Nepali-speaking families, and all those who hold goodwill toward Nepal and Nepalis — to attend and help make the program grand and dignified.
History of the Nepal Day Parade
The parade is held every year in the beautiful city of Boulder, whose geographical setting resembles the Kathmandu Valley. The Colorado parade began after the Boulder City and County office made an official declaration in 2004 that a “Nepal Day Parade” would be held every year for the preservation and recognition of Nepali language and culture.
Among the fifty states in America, Colorado is the first state to organize this kind of program. This is the first registered program recognized by the American government as a day for Nepalis. As the Nepali population in Colorado grew, this program was initiated under the leadership of Narayan Shrestha, President of Helping Hand Health Education, with the objective of promoting Nepali identity and introducing Nepal to the broader community.
Come celebrate Nepal’s rich heritage with us in Boulder! Wear your traditional attire, bring your flags and banners, and join the community in making this year’s Nepal Day Parade a memorable success.
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