4th of July crowd has been steadily pouring into town

I'm not sure of the total numbers, but the 4th is typically a relatively large crowd for Telluride. Starting in the morning with the impressive military jet flyover, the festivities officially commence with the traditional parade down mainstreet. There's always lots of local kids in costumes & floats, as well as some of the protest variety ... which apparently have ruffled the feathers of some out of town visitors in the past who may be seeking a more sanitized brand of patriotism. Still, I don't think the politics of some will keep visitors from visiting the impressive box canyon which is home to Telluride. Immediately after the parade is the town picnic in Telluride Town Park, complete with all the hokey games (bobbing for apples, potatoe sack and three legged races, catching fish with bare hands in big pool, etc.). Fireworks usually start 9pm or so and is normally an excellent show. I'm particularly a fan of the sounds which boom, echo, and reverberate throughout the valley; they really go right through you. It's also particularly interesting to see the fireworks from up at a higher vantage point on Tomboy Road (north end of town). Many folks setup shop along Tomboy and are treated to almost eye level fireworks display.