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Lion’ s MsDenishia to lead this year’ s Lions Roar Parade
Who do you know that only goes by one first name, and is instantly recognizable? Cher, Drake, Beyonce and Osseo’ s very own MsDenishia, the grand marshal of the 2025 Lions Roar Parade.
She grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and spent her late teens and early 20s as a model in New York. She’ s known in the Twin Cities fashion circles as MsDenishia.
MsDenishia has organized her fashion show fundraiser since
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AT LEFT: Osseo Lion MsDenishia is the grand marshal of the 2025 Lions
2006. At first, she raised money for large, well-known causes such as Toys for Tots and the Susan G. Komen Foundation. As she got more involved, she realized that sometimes the biggest impact comes from causes on a smaller scale.“ Small things have a huge effect,” she said.
One year, her cause was to help a child with a rare disorder that required him to have a hospital bed at home. The child couldn’ t sleep, and it was very disruptive for the whole family. Lack of sleep affected the child’ s school life and placed added strain on the entire family— especially the mother, who many can relate to. MsDenishia raised money for a
hospital bed, which the Osseo Lions completed with themed bedding and a stuffed animal.
Every year she organizes a modeling boot camp. She emphasizes that it’ s not just about walking the runway but becoming confident in your own skin. Her goal is to have scholarships for all attendees.
“ It’ s a real confidence builder,” said MsDenishia.” At times, it’ s the kids who could benefit the most who can’ t afford it.”
Her annual fashion show fundraiser is always a big hit, and raises money for a different cause each year.
Roar Parade on Saturday, Sept. 6. See Marshal, Page 13
TUESDAYS
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25’ LIONS ROAR SPECIAL FLAT OF BEER $ 19.99 24- 12oz. packs of Coors Light and Michelob Golden Light cans Only Good During Lions Roar Event. Offer good only on Sept. 6, 2025. Not valid with any other offers. Limit of 2 Flats per person.
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