A truck sprays water on Fourth of July parade attendees during last year's event in Ouray. The City Council is expected to cancel Independence Day festivities this year due to coronavirus concerns. Erin McIntyre â Ouray County Plaindealer
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Festivities on 4th may fizzle
The city of Ouray is expected to cancel all traditional Fourth of July festivities this year, citing concerns about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the likelihood that a prohibition on mass gatherings of more than 10 people will linger well into the summer.
City councilors did not take any formal action during a work session May 7 but gave every indication they will vote at their next meeting May 18 to scuttle any plans for the traditional morning parade, afternoon water fights and nighttime...