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Arlee 4th of July Celebration
(06/30/05 - 07/04/05)

Arlee Montana

Listing Type: Event
City: Arlee Montana
Region: Glacier Country
406-745-4984
http://www.go.to/Arlee_powwow


Beginning its second century the Arlee 4th of July Celebration will begin on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 which is designated 'Camp Day"". Many participants will begin erecting encampments for the coming weekend. The evening of June 30 is set aside for Memorial Ceremonies which acknowledge the tribal members who passed away during the last year.

On Friday, July 1, in Arlee at 1:00pm the first grand entry of dancers will begin at the Celebration Grounds. On Saturday, July 2, competition will begin for the singing and dancing contests. Grand entries will be held at 1:00pm and 7:00pm throughout the weekend.

The Annual 4th of July parade will begin at noon. The Grand Entry will be the Snake Dance at 1:00pm. Dedication ceremonies and honoring of all veterans will follow. Native American singing and dancing will continue until Midnight.

Open gambling includes traditional stick games, live card games and video games which will begin on the evening of June 30 and will continue throughout the weekend. Food concessions and arts and crafts vendors are open daily. . .All are welcome to attend this cultural celebration, hosted by the Flathead Nation and attended by Native Americans from throughout the US and Canada. Events include traditional drumming and singing, competition dancing, parade, arts and crafts, and food vendors. Participants may camp on-site in teepees, tents, campers and RV's. Most facilities are handicapped accessible. Free admission. Drugs and alcohol are strictly prohibited (vehicles and persons subject to search).

And don't forget about the Pow Wow Tours, Native Adventures, and camping. Call the People's Center 406-675-0160 or e-mail tours@peoplescenter.org for more information.

Directions: Arlee 4th of July Celebration grounds are east of Highway 93 at the south end of Arlee. Turn east off Highway 93 on to Pow-Wow Road and go east 0.5 mile.

Arlee 4th of July Celebration
, St. Ignatius, MT 59865

    Activities
  • Dancing
  • Parade
  • Cultural
  • Food & Drink
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Gambling
    Services
  • Food Services
  • Parking
  • Public Restroom
  • Handicapped Accessible





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