PHOTO GALLERY: Carnation Festival sets Wheat Ridge abloom with fun
Annual event draws big crowd over hot weekend
A member of the Zoppé Circus gathers the crowd before the festivities begin on Aug. 13 at Anderson Park.
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A sign points the way to pie eating glory at the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival.
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Hot weekend weather didn't deter the crowd at the 2022 Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival.
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Joan Chavez-Lee sells tickets during the annual Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival.
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The bass player for Alice in Chains tribute band Rooster was ready to rock in Anderson Park.
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There were plenty of Instagram-worthy spots at the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival.
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Wheat Ridge Police officers chatted with festival-goers at the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival.
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BadCO cranked through a set of Bad Company tunes during the annual Carnation Festival at Wheat Ridge's Anderson Park.
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Classic Rock ruled the afternoon at the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival.
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Cold drinks were close at hand during the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival.
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A hungry Carnation Festival crowd eyes sweet treats and savory slices at the Grammy's Goodies food stand.
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Members of the Arvada Fire Department interact with the crowd at the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival.
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The Zoppé Circus Big Top Veneto is named in honor of the Italian town the family-run circus hails from.
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The Zoppé Circus was held during this year's Carnation Festival. The traditional Italian circus is celebrating 177 years in operation.
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Rock bands rocked and midway rides rolled while festival-goers strolled through Wheat Ridge's Anderson Park for the 2022 Carnation Festival Aug. 12-14.
The annual tradition was a bit more special this year as the Zoppé Circus, an Italian family affair and Carnation Festival favorite, thrilled crowds under its traditional big top. The circus is celebrating 177 years in operation this year.
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