Dancers return to coliseum for the 46th Denver March Powwow

Southern Ute Air Force Veteran Austin Box awaits fellow veterans following the Saturday afternoon Grand Entry. Emcees announce each of the veteran associations as they exit the dance arena and soon after the groups greet each other, concluding the Grand Entry event.

Dancers from all over Indian Country display their best moves and regalia at the Denver March Powwow, this dancer is competing in the Women’s Fancy Shawl category.

Representing the Men’s Chicken category, this dancer highlights his style and intricate beadwork.

Southern Ute Army Veteran, Bruce Valdez carries the Southern Ute Indian Tribal flag while greeting members of other veteran’s associations and tribes.

Southern Ute tribal member, Edward Box III displaying his traditional style during Grand Entry Saturday afternoon.

Men’s Traditional dancer takes to the coliseum floor during Grand Entry.

Royalty, representing many tribal nations, greet visitors as they enter the Denver Coliseum arena. Leland Collins, representing Ute Mountain Ute Royalty, gives a welcome wave to judges and spectators on his way in.

Head staff is selected every Grand Entry session, these individuals lead in the dancers with the American and Colorado flags as well as an Eagle Staff.

Men’s Northern Traditional dancers competing during their contest Friday evening.

Ute Indian Tribe tribal member Morgon Blackhair enters the powwow arena with a smile during Grand Entry on Saturday afternoon, Blackhair competed in the Women’s Northern Traditional Category.

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Fri Mar 25th, 2022 , by Divine Windy Boy |

After a long three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Denver March Powwow is finally back. On Friday, March 18 through Sunday, March 20 the powwow committee welcomed visitors to the Denver Coliseum, which was filled with dancing, singing, story sharing, and a variety of vendors. This was the 46th annual Denver March Powwow and saw strong attendance throughout the three-day event.