The Grand Parade will feature two dances: Kawasaki Odori (sung by Harumi Miyako) and Sore ga Daiji (by Daiji Man Brothers Band).

followed by a heartfelt performance of the national anthem by vocalist Charlotte Du.VFW Youth Group basketball team.

delivered a personal and emotional speech.World War II veteran Yoshio Nakamura receiving a flower as part of the floral tribute.music director at Kazuo Masuda Middle School.

particularly the Japanese American families who understand the legacy of sacrifice and resilience.with a stirring rendition of Assembly by bugler David Sheegog.

Fred Tanizaki offered the invocation.

while keynote speaker Rob Covacevich.and ABC 7 news anchor David Ono.

Look has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Massachusetts-Boston.The entire 2025 court are (from left) Princess Mia Miyoko Takatsuka.

Photos by MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS / Rafu ShimpoCourt includes First Princess Megan Miyamoto.represents the thankfulness that Japanese Americans hold for the past generations — the Issei.