The Grand Entry for the 56th annual Coharie Indian Cultural Pow Wow kicked off the two-day event Friday night, with the posting of the colors starting off the ceremony.

Makayla Carter and her father, Matthew Carter, help lead the Grand Entry Friday evening during the 56th annual Coharie Pow Wow. Chief Gordon Jacobs walks behind them.

Women from the Coharie tribe make their entrance during Friday night’s opening ceremonies.

Idalis Jacobs Dial was among those participating in Friday night’s events.

Generations of Coharie women, dressed in colorful garments, participate in the Grand Entry.

Veterans are honored during Friday night’s Grand Entry.

The younger generation dances during Friday night’s activities at the Coharie Tribal Center on U.S. 421, just outside of Clinton.

Generations link hands in fellowship and community during Friday night’s annual Pow Wow.

Women dance Saturday evening as part of continued Pow Wow events.

Men began the Smoke dance on the final night of the 56th annual Coharie Indian Cultural Powwow.