Avery Lill/CPR NewsJames Reinhart was born and raised in Durango, and he’s been coming to Snowdown for more than 30 years. Jan. 29, 2020.
People in brightly colored wigs, band tees and ripped fishnets strolled Durango’s Main Street last week.
For 42 years, Durango has celebrated winter with the annual Snowdown festival. This year the theme was Rock N' Roll.
With events ranging from delightful (hot air balloons and a parade) to wild (a raucous drag race) to weird (a rocky mountain oyster eating competition), folks from Durango and beyond partied all week long.
Avery Lill/CPR NewsMorbid Justice played on a float during the Snowdown parade, Jan. 31, 2020.
Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsAt the El Rancho bar during Durango's Snowdown 2020.
Avery Lill/CPR NewsAll ages competed in the Snowdown Bed Race, Jan. 31, 2020.
Avery Lill/CPR NewsSome in the audience screamed as a performer with a fire whip made his way down Main Street, Jan. 31, 2020.
Avery Lill/CPR NewsThe Durango Freestyle Wheelbarrow Team stomped and spun their wheelbarrow's to Queen's 'We Will Rock You' at the parade.
Avery Lill/CPR NewsNigel seemed excited for Snowdown 2020.
Avery Lill/CPR NewsThe Snowdown Ballon Rally drew aviators from around the Four Corners. Feb. 1, 2020.
Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsDressed for Snowdown in Durango, Jan. 30, 2020.
Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsDurango hosts Snowdown, January 2020.
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