Native Omaha Days schedule

Today: The “Welcome Home” Mixer at the Native Omahans Club (3819 N. 24th): Beginning at 7 p.m. and going well into the night (around 1 a.m.), “Welcome Home” will signal the start of the party, with free finger food, a DJ spinning music all night that’s specially catered to the “grown folks” crowd and dancing.

Friday: The Native Omaha Days Riverboat Ride (from 151 Freedom Park Road): A two-hour float on the River City Star starts at 9 p.m. and includes dinner, a band and a DJ. Make sure your shoes are comfortable, because there will be dancing. Tickets are $30 and available at the Native Omahans Clubhouse or from members.

Saturday: The Native Omaha Days Homecoming Parade: Beginning at 10 a.m., parade groups will line up at about 30th and Parker and head north on 30th to Druid Hill Elementary School. About 100 groups are expected to march, including drill teams, marching bands, community organizations and more. The parade is scheduled to last until at least 12:30.

Native Omahans Club Dance at the Mid-America Center (1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs): Beginning at 8 p.m., the dance will be held in the convention center side (to the southeast) and feature both live music and a DJ late into the night. Food will be for sale. Tickets are $25 and will be available at the door or from members.

Sunday: Family Homecoming Picnic at Carter Lake Pavilion: Everybody is invited to this all-day (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) picnic, with free food and drinks provided by the Native Omahans Club. A DJ will be spinning until things shut down in the evening, so bring the kids and grandkids out.

Monday: “Blue Monday,” starting at the Native Omahans Club: It’s always hard to say goodbye. Blue Monday starts with food at the clubhouse sometime between 11 a.m. and noon. Then people will pile together and visit five or six bars in the area. A complete schedule of the bars to be visited will be available that day.

— Wes Taylor

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