Saturday, September 18, 2004 brought people and bands from across the State of South Dakota to Pierre for the Korean War Memorial parade and dedication. Rapid City Stevens was one of the high school bands that participated in the parade and dedication ceremonies. At the end of the dedication ceremony, 26,000 balloons, each one representing a South Dakotan who served in the Korean War, was released.

For more information about the memorial, visit Korean War Memorial website.