DRUMS ALONG THE HUDSON Will Hold 24th Annual Native American Festival

The 24th Annual DRUMS ALONG THE HUDSON: A Native American Festival and Multicultural Celebration will take place on Sunday, June 7th, 2026 in Upper Manhattan's Inwood Hill Park from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm, Rain or Shine. This event is free to the public and is presented by Lotus Music & Dance in collaboration with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, sponsored in part by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York City Council and support from the Howard Gilman Foundation.

The host for the event will be Sandra Bookman, news anchor, WABC-TV and host of "Here and Now” and the afternoon co-host will be Patrick Riley, Pop Culture Expert/Blogger.  DRUMS ALONG THE HUDSON features an open air pow wow, which is a celebratory gathering of Native American people that will be led by Louis Mofsie and the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers with Host Drums Heyna Second Sons. Mohawk Elder Tom Porter will give the opening Thanksgiving Address accompanied by the Haudenosaunee Singers and Dancers. This multicultural family-oriented festival combines Native American heritage with the diversity of New York City with performances of world dance and drumming tradition, featuring Kalpulli Huehuetlatolli Aztec Dancers and Drummers, Saung Budaya West Sumatran Dance, Feraba West African Rhythm and Tap, Parijat Desai Dance in the Round and more! Activities also include Native American crafts, storytelling, and international cuisine. In keeping with the underlying theme of environmental awareness and education, DRUMS ALONG THE HUDSON will invite organizations such as USDA, Shorakapok Earthkeepers, The Coalition for Healthy School Food, Shumei Natural Agriculture, American Indian Community House, and others to participate.