A Community Powwow, hosted by the American Indian Center, celebrated Indigenous culture within the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. The event attracted people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the heritage of Native traditions with captivating dances, drumming, and indulge in authentic cuisine. The program is part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series.
A dancer performs as The American Indian Center presents songs and dances during a community powwow to celebrate indigenous culture at Harrison Park in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on July 24, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Pretty Rock Big Bear and Phesi Hota-Wiya Cosson participate in the potato dance as the American Indian Center presents songs and dances during a community powwow at Harrison Park in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on July 24, 2025. The duo who can prevent their potato from falling to the ground for the longest amount of time without touching each other or touching the potato with their hands wins the game. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Alicia Saucedo and Selena Sanchez participate in the potato dance as the American Indian Center hosts a community powwow at Harrison Park in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on July 24, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Dancers perform as the American Indian Center presents songs and dances during a community powwow to celebrate indigenous culture at Harrison Park in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, July 24, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Dancers perform as the American Indian Center presents songs and dances during a community powwow to celebrate indigenous culture at Harrison Park in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The program is part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Mari Cruz (cq) and John Robbins (cq) dance together as the audience joins in with performers during the American Indian Center’s presentation of songs and dances at a community powwow to celebrate indigenous culture at Harrison Park in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The program is part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A dancer performs as The American Indian Center presents songs and dances during a community powwow to celebrate indigenous culture at Harrison Park in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The program is part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A child is playfully chased across the basketball courts as participants in the potato dance compete as the American Indian Center presents songs and dances during a community powwow to celebrate indigenous culture at Harrison Park in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The program was part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A dancer performs as The American Indian Center presents songs and dances during a community powwow to celebrate indigenous culture at Harrison Park in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The program is part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
The crowd cheers as the American Indian Center presents songs and dances during a community powwow to celebrate indigenous culture at Harrison Park in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The program is part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Drummers perform as the American Indian Center presents songs and dances during a community powwow to celebrate indigenous culture at Harrison Park in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The program is part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A performer stands by after participating in an Aztec dance during the American Indian Center’s presentation of songs and dances at a community powwow to celebrate indigenous culture at Harrison Park in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The program is part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A dancer performs as The American Indian Center presents songs and dances during a community powwow to celebrate indigenous culture at Harrison Park in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The program is part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Performers have a laugh as The American Indian Center presents songs and dances during a community powwow to celebrate indigenous culture at Harrison Park in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The program is part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Cuervos Chicimeca (cq) kisses the hand of a fellow Aztec dancer after their performance during the American Indian Center’s presentation of songs and dances during a community powwow to celebrate indigenous culture at Harrison Park in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The program is part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Dancers perform as the American Indian Center presents songs and dances during a community powwow to celebrate indigenous culture at Harrison Park in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The program is part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Dancers perform as the crowd joins in during the American Indian Center’s presentation of songs and dances at a community powwow to celebrate indigenous culture at Harrison Park in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The program is part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Alyssa Alejos (cq) holds her son Westin (cq) as at the 2-year-old reacts as he watches dancers perform during the American Indian Center’s presentation of songs and dances during a community powwow to celebrate indigenous culture at Harrison Park in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The program is part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Drummers perform as the American Indian Center presents songs and dances during a community powwow to celebrate indigenous culture at Harrison Park in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The program is part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Audience members Luis Barrera and his son, Emiliano, 7, participate in the potato dance as the American Indian Center presents a community powwow to celebrate indigenous culture at Harrison Park, July 24, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A dancer performs as The American Indian Center presents songs and dances during a community powwow to celebrate indigenous culture at Harrison Park in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The program is part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)