In pictures: 43rd Annual Denver March Powwow 2017

Updated On Mar 27, 2017 04:04 pm IST
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A Native American woman dancer competes during the 43rd Annual Denver March Powwow held at the Denver Coliseum on March 25, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Jason Connolly / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A Native American woman dancer competes during the 43rd Annual Denver March Powwow held at the Denver Coliseum on March 25, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Jason Connolly / AFP)

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Held over four days, the Denver March Powwow attracts an estimated 55,000 participants, made up of dancers, drummers, vendors, and spectators. (Jason Connolly / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Held over four days, the Denver March Powwow attracts an estimated 55,000 participants, made up of dancers, drummers, vendors, and spectators. (Jason Connolly / AFP)

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Raul Figueroa of the Assiniboine Sioux Nation poses for a portrait prior to the Grand Entry during the 43rd Annual Denver March Powwow. (Jason Connolly / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Raul Figueroa of the Assiniboine Sioux Nation poses for a portrait prior to the Grand Entry during the 43rd Annual Denver March Powwow. (Jason Connolly / AFP)

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Inter-tribal Native American singers perform during the 43rd Annual Denver March Powwow. (Jason Connolly / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Inter-tribal Native American singers perform during the 43rd Annual Denver March Powwow. (Jason Connolly / AFP)

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Sunshine Hayes (L) braids her sister Skye's hair, while Skye does the same for Ariana Hollow Horn, prior to the start of the 43rd Annual Denver March Powwow. (Jason Connolly / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Sunshine Hayes (L) braids her sister Skye's hair, while Skye does the same for Ariana Hollow Horn, prior to the start of the 43rd Annual Denver March Powwow. (Jason Connolly / AFP)

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Since 2009 roughly 95 nations, 35 US states, and five Canadian provinces have been represented during the powwow. (Jason Connolly / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Since 2009 roughly 95 nations, 35 US states, and five Canadian provinces have been represented during the powwow. (Jason Connolly / AFP)

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A Native American woman wears turquoise jewelry during the 43rd Annual Denver March Powwow. (Jason Connolly / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A Native American woman wears turquoise jewelry during the 43rd Annual Denver March Powwow. (Jason Connolly / AFP)

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The beating drums and song filled the Denver Coliseum , as hundreds entered dancing, wrapping around the floor and circling the color guard and veterans.. (Jason Connolly / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The beating drums and song filled the Denver Coliseum , as hundreds entered dancing, wrapping around the floor and circling the color guard and veterans.. (Jason Connolly / AFP)

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A Native American woman dancer competes during the 43rd Annual Denver March Powwow held at the Denver Coliseum. (Jason Connolly / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 27, 2017 04:04 pm IST

A Native American woman dancer competes during the 43rd Annual Denver March Powwow held at the Denver Coliseum. (Jason Connolly / AFP)

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A Native American dancer participates during the Grand Entry of the 43rd Annual Denver March Powwow held at the Denver Coliseum (Jason Connolly / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A Native American dancer participates during the Grand Entry of the 43rd Annual Denver March Powwow held at the Denver Coliseum (Jason Connolly / AFP)

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