Nepal Day Parade 2026 Celebrated in Colorado

Colorado. The 23rd edition of 'Nepal Day Parade 2026' has been grandly celebrated in Colorado, USA. The 23rd edition of the 'Nepal Day Parade', organized in Boulder, Colorado since 2004, was grandly celebrated on Saturday. 

The parade, organized mainly by Rocky Mountain Friends of Nepal (RMFN), saw participants waving Nepali and American flags, wearing Nepali attire, and playing traditional Nepali musical instruments representing various ethnic groups as they paraded through Boulder city, informed Vishnu Vivek, youth coordinator and program director of the organization.

The event, supported by NRNA America and Helping Hands Health and Education, was attended by Boulder Mayor Aaron Bracket, founder Narayan Shrestha, RMFN President Aakriti Rai, International Nepali Literary Society Board of Trustees Chairman Padam Bishwakarma, and leaders and representatives of the Nepali community and organizations in Colorado.

Addressing the Nepal Parade this year, Mayor Bracket, who was also the chief guest, stated that Boulder city and Kathmandu metropolitan city have a sister city relationship, and the geographical, natural, and cultural connection between the two cities is significant for Nepal-America relations.

He mentioned that he has closely observed and participated in the Nepal Day Parade every year since its inception and emphasized the need to continue it in the coming years and strengthen the mutual cultural relationship between the two countries. He recalled his recent visit to the Kathmandu Valley and expressed happiness in welcoming many Nepalis to Boulder.

Similarly, Narayan Shrestha, founder and special guest of the Nepal Day Parade, expressed his happiness in being able to continue the Nepal Day Parade, which began in 2004, this year as well. He commented that he was delighted to introduce Nepal in America by parading through Boulder city in Nepali attire, with Nepali flags, and wearing traditional costumes of various Nepali ethnic groups while playing traditional Nepali musical instruments. He described it as a proud moment when people took photos and videos on their mobile phones as Nepalis paraded through Boulder city with the Nepali flag, and stressed the need to continue this in the coming years.

He said, 'As we paraded through the city waving the Nepali flag, wearing Nepali attire, and with various ethnic groups in traditional Nepali costumes playing musical instruments, locals and tourists in Boulder were taking photos and videos of the Nepal Day Parade on their mobile phones.' He added, 'This is the proudest moment for us. For one day, we have been introducing Nepal in America for 23 years. Now, Nepal Day Parades are promoting Nepal in other American cities like New York and California, as well as in Europe, Asia, and Australia. We must continue this every year, and we will.'

Similarly, Aakriti Rai, president of the organizing RMFN, thanked all the participants for successfully continuing the campaign to introduce Nepal in America this year as well. Among the parade participants, Newar, Rai, Limbu, Magar, Gurung, and Sherpa communities performed cultural dances while wearing their respective ethnic costumes and playing traditional musical instruments.

The Nepal Day Parade, which aims to introduce Nepal in America, was first started in Boulder, Colorado in 2004, coinciding with the Nepali New Year. In recent times, Nepal Day Parade festivals have also been held in other cities in America, various countries in Europe, and various cities in Australia.