Looking Back on the Denver March Powwow

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In the spotlight for the Honor Song and Flag Song, Head Dancers lead the way for Grand Entry at the 44th annual Denver March Powwow on Friday March 23, 2018.
A dancer participates in the Grand Entry at the 35th Annual Denver March Powwow, held at the Denver Coliseum Sunday March 22, 2009.
Austin Box proudly wears regalia representing his Southern Ute heritage and service in the U.S. Air Force in the hours leading up to the evening’s Grand Entry at the 37th Annual Denver March Powwow.
A dancer looks out into the arena during the 43rd Annual Denver March Powwow on Friday, March 24, 2017 in Denver, Colo.
Tribal member Kristean Velasquez joins in the Grand Entry of the 45th Annual Denver March Powwow with her son, Saturday, March 23, 2019.
Southern Ute Veteran, Rudley Weaver greets Jr. Miss Southern Ute, Autumn Sage at the 45th Denver March Powwow during Grand Entry at the Denver Coliseum on Saturday, March 23, 2019.
Jeremy Wade Shockley | SU Drum archive
Jeremy Wade Shockley | SU Drum archive
Jeremy Wade Shockley | SU Drum archive
Robert L. Ortiz | SU Drum archive
Ace Stryker | SU Drum archive
Jeremy Wade Shockley | SU Drum archive
Jeremy Wade Shockley | SU Drum archive
Jeremy Wade Shockley | SU Drum archive
McKayla Lee | SU Drum archive
McKayla Lee | SU Drum archive
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The Denver March Powwow is famous throughout Indian Country, where each year thousands of dancers, drum groups, veterans, tribal royalty, vendors and spectators from across the country come together for this three-day powwow in the Front Range of Colorado.  Now, for two consecutive years, the Denver March Powwow has not taken place due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. In February 2021, it was announced that the powwow would be postponed until a later date in the year as the Denver Coliseum is not scheduling events for the spring season. The Southern Ute Drum showcases some memorable photographs from the Denver March Powwow, published throughout the years.

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