PHOTOS: Grand entry at the 2024 Lakota Nation Invitational
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Summit Arena was packed Friday night for grand entry at the 2024 Lakota Nation Invitational. The event featured special guests like actor Mo Brings Plenty and Coach Becky Hammon.
Crow Creek takes the stage during the grand entry.
Las Vegas Aces Head Coach Becky Hammon — a graduate of Rapid City Stevens — speaks during grand entry on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.
Cheyenne Eagle Butte makes its grand entry.
Las Vegas Aces Head Coach Becky Hammon watches LNI's 2024 grand entry.
Actor Mo Brings Plenty
Actor Mo Brings Plenty
Rapid City native Becky Hammon is honored during LNI grand entry on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.
The Pine Ridge contingent enters the arena during the grand entry.
Omaha Nation waves to the crowd while entering the arena during the grand entry.
Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun welcomes visitors to Rapid City for the 2024 Lakota Nation Invitational
Summit Arena was packed for the grand entry at the 2024 Lakota Nation Invitational. The five-day event featured something for everyone — wrestling, cheerleading and basketball (lots of it), along with cultural events like hand games, Miss LNI and the youth powwow.
Participants in the Lakota Nation Invitational Grand Entry.
Actor Mo Brings Plenty was honored during Friday's grand entry.
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