Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Gangs and free concerts

Denver has lots of free concerts. The City Park Jazz series has been going on for 21 years and draws as many as 10,000 people to hear the weekly Sunday concerts. It's been considered a family-friendly event.

However, this year there are reports that gang members are using the event to show their presence.

More police to patrol at jazz series - Rocky Mountain News, 6/13/07: "Denver resident Dana Alexander has crossed the City Park Jazz series off his family’s calendar this year. ...

During the first two weekends this month, gang activity tarnished the popular jazz series, a normally peaceful and family-friendly event."

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