2010 Hoopa Sovereign Day Pictorial

2010 Hoopa Sovereign Day Parade. / Photo copyright Two Rivers Tribune.

2010 Hoopa Sovereign Day Stick Game. / Photo copyright Two Rivers Tribune.

2010 Hoopa Sovereign Day Fireworks Show sponsored by the Lucky Bear Casino. The fireworks finale was a crowd pleaser this year during the annual event. / Photo copyright Two Rivers Tribune.

Hoopa resident Basil Tolson takes a breath during the watermelon eating contest. Tolson defeated two other opponents in the event. / Photo by Shelly Middleton, Two Rivers Tribune.

Hoopa resident Eugene Colegrove (right) strategizes with his teammate during the annual Indian Card Games at Sovereign Days event on Aug. 13 in Hoopa. / Photo by Shelly Middleton, Two Rivers Tribune.

Arrow Nelson, 1, of Hoopa, smiles as his aunt Aninda Jones feeds him a bite of snowcone during the annual Hoopa Sovereign Days festivities on Friday, Aug. 13, 2010. / Photo by Shelly Middleton, Two Rivers Tribune.

A young Hoopa Tribal member shows off his mask at the Sovereign Days event. /Photo by Shelly Middleton, Two Rivers Tribune.

A bronc rider gets thrown off the front end of his horse during the opening night of the Hoopa Rodeo on Aug. 13, 2010. /Photo by Shelly Middleton, Two Rivers Tribune.

Hoopa Rodeo Princess Maeble Colegrove was all smiles as she entered the arena during the Sovereign Days Rodeo in Hoopa on Aug. 13. / Photo copyright Two Rivers Tribune.

A calf roper jumps to his feet just before severely breaking his lower leg. The injury was excruciating and paramedics rushed to the scene to help the injured cowboy. He didn't realize the severity of the injury until he grabbed his leg and it dangled in his hand. / Photo by Shelly Middleton, Two Rivers Tribune.

A bronc rider attempts to stay on for a full eight seconds at the Hoopa Rodeo on Aug. 13. / Photo by Shelly Middleton, Two Rivers Tribune.

Hoopa resident David Lewis shows off his cowboy attire during the annual Sovereign Days Rodeo on Aug. 13 & 14 in Hoopa. / Photo by Shelly Middleton, Two Rivers Tribune.

Hoopa Tribal Forestry department shows their "green" side during the annual Hoopa Sovereign Day Parade. / Photo by Lorencita Lavine, Two Rivers Tribune.

The crowd lines up along Highway 96 in downtown Hoopa during the annual parade during Sovereign Days. / Photo by Lorencita Lavine, Two Rivers Tribune.

The theme of the 2010 Hoopa Sovereign Days Parade was "Going Green." as expressed here by one participant who opted for a two wheel vehicle. / Photo by Lorencita Lavine, Two Rivers Tribune.

The Hoopa TANF program goes green reminding everyone to "reduce, reuse and recycle" during the 2010 Sovereign Days parade through downtown Hoopa. / Photo by Lorencita Lavine, Two Rivers Tribune.

Dr. Eva Smith walks alongside the K'ima:w Medical Center float, passing out treats during the 2010 Sovereign Days Parade in Hoopa. / Photo by Lorencita Lavine, Two Rivers Tribune.

The Hoopa Tribal Recreation Department float reminds everyone to use "human energy." / Photo by Lorencita Lavine, Two Rivers Tribune.

Hoopa Stick Warriors show off their drug free reputation during the annual Hoopa Sovereign Day Parade. / Photo by Jelte Harnmeijer.