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Dr. Walter Soboleff talks to all the dance groups and audience members during the opening ceremonies.

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Donita Johnson sings as she walks down the street during the Grand Entrance parade also on Thursday.

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Owen James, right, dances with the Woosh. ji. een Dancers of Juneau, during the Grand Entrance.

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World War II Veteran Al Feller of Ketchikan and Iraq War Veteran William Dalton stand in the honor guard as dancers enter Centennial Hall.

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J.P. Buller leads the singing and drumming for the Mt. St. Elias Dancers of Yakutat during the opening ceremonies of Celebration 2008 Thursday at Centennial Hall.

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Dancers cross the main stage in Centennial Hall.

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Clockwise from top: Maryann Porter of Yakutat videos the Grand Entrance with her son, Ahpa, and adopted daughter, Ora.

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