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Little Pioneer Day Pageant brings children ages 4 to 6 to Freedom Plaza’s outdoor stage on Saturday, October 10, from 11 a.m. to noon. The Twentynine Palms Rotary Club hosts the program as part of the 90th Annual Pioneer Days.
Participation is limited to 15 children and filled first come, first served. Advance online registration and a parent or guardian waiver are required; registration is open September 1 through October 8 and costs $10 per child.
This year’s Pioneer Days theme is “A Century in the Making: Celebrating 100 Years of the Old Schoolhouse.” Pageant participants are also invited to ride in the Pioneer Days Parade on October 17.
Freedom Plaza is at 6547 Freedom Way in Twentynine Palms.
