Tribe to host 53rd annual powwow

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From Enterprise Staff

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas is preparing to host its 53rd annual Powwow and the public is invited to attend. The Powwow is slated for June 2-3 at the Alabama-Coushatta Veteran’s Pavilion 16 miles east of Livingston on U.S. Hwy. 190.

Admission is $7 per day with children six and under entering for free. There will be limited seating but lawn chairs are welcome.

The gates open at 2 p.m. June 2 with the gourd dance being performed at 5 p.m. and the grand entry at 6:30 p.m.

The gates open at noon on June 3 with a gourd dance at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. and the grand entry at 6:30 p.m. There will be a supper break from 4-6 p.m. During that time, the Chikawa Aztec Dancers will perform.

There will be food vendors in addition to Native American arts and crafts.

Alcohol, drugs, firearms and weapons are prohibited and tribal law will be strictly enforced. No pets are allowed, only registered service animals.