Inside Lehi's Famous Stock Parade and Community Traditions

Preserving Lehi’s Heritage: Shawn & Nikki Winters on Service, Tradition, and the Stock Parade | Roots and Branches of Lehi PodcastWhat keeps a community connected as it grows? In this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with lifelong Lehi residents and high school sweethearts Shawn and Nikki Winters to explore how generations of family, service, and tradition continue to shape the heart of Lehi. With family roots stretching back six to eight generations, the Winters share why they've chosen to stay, serve, and invest in the city they proudly call home.From growing up in a close-knit farming community to experiencing life outside Utah before returning home, Shawn and Nikki reflect on the unique culture that makes Lehi special. They discuss how events like the Stock Parade, Lehi Roundup Rodeo, Arts in the Park, and countless volunteer efforts bring together longtime residents and newcomers alike, helping preserve Lehi's identity while welcoming growth.Shawn also offers a behind-the-scenes look at his years serving as Lehi's cemetery sexton, including creating the city's infant cemetery section and improving the cemetery experience for grieving families. Now working with the Parks Department, he shares the challenges of maintaining beautiful public spaces while balancing growth, sustainability, and water conservation. Together, Shawn and Nikki also explain what it takes to organize the beloved non-motorized Stock Parade and why preserving traditions matters for future generations.This heartfelt conversation is a reminder that thriving communities aren't built by accident—they're built by neighbors who volunteer, preserve local history, and create places where families can gather for generations to come.📌 Love hearing the stories of the people preserving Lehi's history and traditions? Subscribe for more Roots and Branches of Lehi episodes celebrating community, heritage, and the people who make Lehi feel like home.🏡 Brought to you by Work Hard Mortgage — helping families go from renting to rooted.• 00:00 – Podcast Welcome• 00:45 – Meet Shawn and Nikki Winters• 01:50 – Six to Eight Generations in Lehi• 03:37 – Growing Up in a Small-Town Community• 07:41 – Bridging "Old" and "New" Lehi• 09:45 – Volunteering and Community Traditions• 12:33 – Honoring Heritage Through Lehi Days• 14:08 – Creating the Infant Cemetery Section• 18:52 – Serving Through the Parks Department• 21:19 – Growth, Parks, and Community Service• 24:44 – Water-Wise Park Design• 27:04 – Conserving Water While Growing Lehi• 28:01 – Lessons from the Parade Committee• 30:11 – Safer Online Parade Registration• 34:13 – Preserving the Non-Motorized Stock Parade• 35:38 – Memorable Wild Horse Moments• 37:10 – Parade Logistics, Hitches & Trophies• 38:30 – Favorite Family Parade Memories• 43:29 – Looking Ahead to Lehi's Future• 47:13 – Expanding Parks for Future Families• 49:25 – Legacy, Gratitude & Closing Thoughts• 52:45 – Podcast Outro👣 Related Topics:Lehi Heritage • Stock Parade • Lehi Roundup Rodeo • Community Service • Parks & Recreation • Historic Preservation • Volunteerism • Family Traditions • Civic Engagement • Roots and Branches of Lehi🎧 Listen to More Roots & Branches of Lehi:Apple: https://apple.co/40J53LnSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BC8a3YpULFYMSRgtfqF7vYouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlz4rzd_rsGZcR4Kscsck4ez_bWSLCuwM🏠 Ready to go from renting to rooted?✔️ https://workharding.com/start#RootsAndBranches #LehiUtah #CommunityStories #WorkHardMortgage #FromRentsToRoots #LehiHeritage #StockParade #CommunityService #Volunteerism #LehiRoundup