Denver March Powwow celebrates 50 years

Friday - April 3, 2026 by Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
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Veterans, dancers, and visiting tribal royalties lead the Grand Entry sessions each day. During Saturday Night Live the crowd excitedly performs “the wave” and flashes their cellphone lights at the dancers. Denver March Powwow celebrated its 50th year from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22; over 1,500 dancers traveled to the Mile High City to celebrate Native culture and togetherness.
Southern Ute tribal member, Leandra Litz, competes in the Teen Girls Northern Traditional category at Denver March Powwow. Litz also attended, representing her title as Miss NCI Powwow Princess.
Members of Southern Ute Royalty, Autumn Sage, Shayne White Thunder, Starlitt Greany and Theoden Greany join the line of royalty during their introductions ahead of Saturday’s Grand Entry.
Little Miss Southern Ute Alternate, KaiLanii Graham, prepares to wave out to the crowd as emcee Lawrence Baker introduces all visiting royalty ahead of Grand Entry.
The Southern Ute Veterans Association brings in the colors during Grand Entry, helping to lead over 1,500 dancers into the Coliseum.
Jr. Women's Jingle Dress dancer, Wakinyela Clairmont competes on Saturday at Denver March Powwow.
A Jr. Men’s Chicken Dancer shows his best moves during contest portions of the Denver March Powwow.
Southern Ute tribal member, Brianna Goodtracks-Alires, competes in the Jr. Women's Northern Traditional category.
Southern Ute tribal member, Theoden Greany ties his arm bustles with the help of his mother Dominika. Greany competed in the Jr. Boy’s Fancy Category and took home first place.
Members of the Southern Ute Veterans Association, Ute Mountain Ute Veterans, Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Royalty get the opportunity to meet Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. On Saturday, Mayor Johnston spent time with dancers and visitors at the powwow.
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
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Denver March Powwow returned for its 50th Anniversary on Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22 at the Denver Coliseum. Throughout the weekend, the event saw many dancers, singers, and spectators coming together to celebrate Native heritage. This event kicks off the powwow season, and each year Southern Ute Royalty, other Ute royalty, the Southern Ute Veterans Association, and Ute tribal members gather to represent their culture. 

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