At last night’s City Council meeting, Judy sponsored proclamations recognizing two important events taking place in District 9 this weekend. Proclamation 11 recognizes the Denver March PowWow, to be held at the Denver Coliseum this Friday through Sunday, March 23-25. Proclamation 14 honors Cesar Chavez Day, which will be marked by several events this week, including the Cesar Chavez Day Parade on Saturday, March 24 (it begins at 1:30 p.m. on the Auraria Campus).
You can read the text of both proclamations at the City Council website: here’s Proclamation 11, and here’s Proclamation 14.
The PowWow is one of the largest Native American celebrations in the country, drawing performers and artists from more than 80 tribes throughout North America. If you’ve never attended, you really should check it out; click right here for more information.
The Chavez Day event is being sponsored by the Sisters of Color United for Education. Here’s an event flyer; click on the thumbnail for a full-sized image:
Next Monday, March 26, all City offices will be closed in honor of Chavez Day.
Both the PowWow and the Chavez Day festivities exemplify the diversity and community spirit that make District 9 such a great part of Denver. Hope you get a chance to enjoy one or both of the celebrations.
