Dragon Boat Festival roars back to life
Year of the Water Tiger draws big crowds after two-year absence
Grey skies helped keep things cool at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival July 24.
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Participants prepare to race at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival held annually at Sloan's Lake in Denver.
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The beautifully intricate bow of a competing vessel at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival.
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A high-five is always in order for team members headed to compete in the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival.
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A pile of life vests lines the walkway to the starting point at the annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival.
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Dragon boats lined up to start a race at the popular festival held each summer at Sloan's Lake.
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Teamwork makes the dream work at the July 24, Colorado Dragon Boat Races.
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Longest line of the day award would go to the Hot Bamboo Bao truck. This vantage point shows only a small section of hungry festival attendees in a line stretching as far as the eye could see during the July 24, Dragon Boat Festival.
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Delicious grilled treats make the festival complete at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival.
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Dancers captivate the crowd during a Sunday performance at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival at Sloan's Lake.
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The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival was met with enthusiasm July 23-24 at Sloan's Lake Park after a two-year absence.
The Dragon Boat races were just part of the fun as eager festival-goers sampled food truck fare while being treated to performances of music and dance.
Several teams raced sleek Dragon Boats across Sloan's Lake for the first time since 2019 after cancellations for toxic algae bloom and COVID-19 as part of the premier celebration of Colorado’s Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
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