kc indian fest 2009

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A good friend told me that I should come and check out this event, held every year at Line Creek Park up north of the river.  She said they usually have a lot of Native American song and dance.  It was a fantastic afternoon.  The weather could not have better, and the performances were very interesting, indeed.






Location: Line Creek Park, 5940 NW Waukomis Dr, Kansas City, MO 64151, USA

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