Fourth of July in Gunnison, CO

The town of Gunnison was having a number of activities on the Fourth of July (and also days preceding and following). We decided to go into town for some of the afternoon/evening events in Jorgensen Park.

There were food vendors, and we got chicken empanadas and, what we think may have been Papas Rellenas (fried stuffed potatoes). Most of the vendors appeared to be Mexican or South American families who were serving up items that they might cook at home.

There was to be a concert later in the evening, so we headed over to set up our chairs... 

There was a steel drum band performing in the gazebo -- they may have been students from the local Western Colorado University.

They were having a good time and the audience enjoyed them too; here's a video of a part of one song: https://youtu.be/55eM9q8YqDY 

There was a nice crowd enjoying the entertainment.

There was also a "Pup 'n' SUP" race -- Stand-Up Paddleboards (though no one was standing up) with dogs (pups) along for the ride on the small pond in the park.

A little later, Bombargo took the stage -- a band from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (does it seem a little odd to have a Canadian band play for US Independence day?).

There was a good crowd enjoying their music too!

We were in the shade, and I had gotten cool and covered up with a jacket!

There were a number of people dancing up near the stage for some of the songs.

We decided that staying until fireworks (9:30pm) was not in the cards for us, but we enjoyed these activities in Gunnison!