Cherry Creek Arts Festival in Denver canceled due to COVID-19
The Cherry Creek Arts Festival, set to celebrate its 30th anniversary this summer in Denver, has been canceled, organizers said.
“This decision was made after weeks of careful deliberation about the challenging and evolving impacts of COVID-19,” according to a statement from the nonprofit that hosts the festival.
Territory Days in Old Colorado City canceled due to COVID-19
The event typically draws 260 artists and 330,000 people to downtown Denver over three days. It was slated for July 3-5.
The festival will return July 2-4, 2021. For more information, visit cherryarts.org.
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New exhibit tells the story of Leadville’s Irish immigrant community
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