From stunning cultural displays to family fun, hundreds attended the 50th Anniversary of the Colorado River Indian Tribes Native Fair and Expo.
Day one on November 20th started with a noon grand opening and free BBQ. It ended with the CRIT Royalty Pageant and the Miss CRIT Pageants. Pictured below are Allie Ray-Lynne Fisher who was crowned Little Miss CRIT. Trevani Rhiane Esquerra who was crowned Miss CRIT and Zian Enela Nash was crowned Junior Miss CRIT.
Day two on November 21st included the Children’s Regalia Showcase on the main stage.
It was followed by Bird Singing and Social Dance at Veteran’s Field which also featured youth contests.
The Pow Wow Grand Entry which featured Manataba Descendants, drum groups from around the southwest, and numerous Tribes attracted hundreds of spectators to the Ballpark at Manataba Field. CRIT Chairwoman Amelia Flores welcomed the group asking them to, “Remember to dance for our water, our resources, our land.”
Day three on November 23rd, crowds were entertained with a festive parade on Joshua Ave in Parker, AZ. It was followed by a Thanksgiving community lunch at the BlueWater Resort & Casino. The Pow Wow continued with a Gourd Dance, additional Bird Singing contests and more.
CRIT Chairwoman Flores remarked, “The event has survived because of the dedicated volunteers and people on our Fair/Expo committee. It is a tremendous amount of work. The committee appointed by the Tribal Council sets the budget, organized the activities, including a carnival. That’s hard work, and they worked as a team.”
