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Fort McDowell holding 45th annual Orme Dam Victory Days

Featuring a week of events

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s 45th annual celebrations feature a week’s worth of events to honor the occasion.

(Independent Newsmedia)

The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s 45th annual Orme Dam Victory Days celebration is taking place with a week’s worth of events, highlighted by the social powwow and parade.

The events began Nov. 7 with a fry bread contest and build toward the parade later in the month.

There will be a 3x3 basketball tournament 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 and Nov. 16 at the Parks & Recreation Center, followed by a 5K run 7-9:30 a.m. on Nov. 14.

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