Tribe to host 55th annual Powwow

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The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas will host its 55th annual Powwow June 6-7 at the Alabama-Coushatta Veteran’s Pavilion 16 miles east of Livingston on U.S. Hwy. 190 and the public is invited.

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 6 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 7 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, entertainment will be provided.

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

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

For information regarding arts and crafts vendors, contact Helena at 936-933-3733. For information regarding food vendors, contact Emma at 936-933-4375. For general information, contact Delvin at 936-252-1784.