The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs' signature annual celebration, Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days, returns June 26–28 with a jam-packed schedule of cultural events — and this year, one theme runs through it all: the horse.

"Honoring the Horses"

The theme for the 2026 Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days parade is "Honoring the Horses," and organizers are calling on the entire community to bring out their animals to showcase their beauty and deep cultural significance.

"Horses have always been a central part of the people's way of life, culture, healing, and identity," organizers said in a statement. Whether traditional, ranch, rodeo, family, or therapy horses, the goal is to celebrate the profound bond between the Warm Springs people and these animals — and to ensure that bond is "seen, celebrated, and remembered in a good way."

Community members are encouraged to showcase:

  • Traditional regalia and horse masks
  • Sacred paint designs
  • Cowboy and ranch-style riders
  • The next generation of youth riders

The parade will retain its traditional lineup of walkers and floats, with divisions for adults, teens, and youth. Leading the procession as 2026 Grand Marshals will be representatives from the Traditional Horses community and the Rodeo Committee.

Registration and Timing

For those planning to ride or drive a float, parade registration opens Friday, June 26 at 3 p.m. at the powwow grounds. Registration closes on the morning of the parade at 10:00 a.m. sharp — all participants must be registered to join.

Thanks to strong local and regional sponsorship, organizers say they are excited to show extra appreciation to this year's participants for sharing their traditions.

Full Weekend of Events

Beyond the parade, Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days features a three-day powwow with individual and team dance competitions, a grass dance special, and numerous other specials. A rodeo is also part of the weekend festivities. Vendors will be on-site offering food, jewelry, beadwork, and other items.

The celebration is open to the public. Pi-Ume-Sha commemorates the Warm Springs Treaty of 1855, which established the reservation and guaranteed the tribes' rights to fish, hunt, and gather at their traditional sites — rights that remain legally and culturally vital today.

For the latest schedule updates, check KWSO 91.9 FM or the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs website at warmsprings-nsn.gov.