Denver March Powwow celebrates 45th year

A fancy dancer exhibits his skill during the first night of the Denver March Powwow Grand Entry.

Southern Ute Veteran, Rudley Weaver greets Jr. Miss Southern Ute, Autumn Sage at the Denver March Powwow during grand entry on Saturday, March 23.

Shayme White Thunder and Malia White Thunder dance with their mother, Heather White Thunder and their uncle Aaron White Thunder during an intertribal at the powwow.

Southern Ute tribal elder, Austin Box waits for the grand entry to begin on Saturday, March 23.

Head dancers bring the flags and eagle staff into the arena during Grand Entry.

Miss Tiny Tot, from the Crow Nation makes her way into the powwow arena during grand entry.

Jr. Miss Southern Ute, Autumn Sage dances with royalty from across Indian Country at the annual Denver March Powwow.

U.S. Army Veteran, Bruce LeClaire carries the American flag during Grand Entry for the 45th annual Denver March Powwow.

Contestants just like this young fancy dancer, filled the Denver Coliseum with colorful regalia and skillful dance at the powwow.

McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum

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Fri Mar 29th, 2019 , by McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum

The 45th annual Denver March Powwow brought thousands of dancers, vendors and families to the Denver Coliseum from Friday, March 22 – Sunday, March 24. The powwow activities drew in spectators from across the country and brought together tribal royalty, veterans and drum groups.