Cars and trucks decorated with Tongan flags during a community parade in downtown Salt Lake City.

SportsSUNDAY, NOV. 8, 2026

Tongan community celebrates with car parade through Downtown SLC

SLC Scoop StaffUPDATED 14 HRS AGO

Tongan pride filled downtown Salt Lake City Saturday as supporters celebrated Tonga’s strong run in the Rugby League World Cup. With Tonga undefeated heading into a highly anticipated matchup against Samoa, fans waved flags, honked horns, and cheered during a car parade through downtown.

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