July 4th on the Riverwalk

I've long enjoyed good symphonic music and fireworks on the 4th of July. This year my wife and I went to nearby Pueblo, and there enjoyed pre-concert western/bluegrass music of Overton Road (including a supportive fan, albeit somewhat drunk, that danced to their music much to the enjoyment of the crowd). The Pueblo Symphony then took the stage. Taking the stage via a smooth floating gondola, appeared guest Broadway stars Jan Horvath and Sal Viviano. They stepped out of the boat, up to the symphony, and began singing, they were really good. Viviano, a versatile baritone, sings songs of Sinatra in much the same velvet-like voice. If you like music of Sinatra and that era, google Sal Viviano to listen on his web site.

We enjoyed the fireworks. Nothing compared to New Years Eve at Disney, nor Delaware's Longwood Gardens with massive light-colored water fountains dancing with music by the Philadelphia Philharmonic and fireworks above, nor Macy's Fireworks Show on the Hudson or East Rivers backdropped by the Empire State Building lit in red, white, and blue,... still, being so close, it's an amazing fireworks show in it's own right because of proximity: colors rain down on the crowd while fading. The Riverwalk, of course, is one of our favorite places. We found a new self-serve yogurt place nearby that we'll return to again and again. Good Times....Good memories.
Be well, do good...