Last weekend, Denver’s music community celebrated the 25th and final year of the Underground Music Showcase. Or, as the festival’s organizers referred to it, the final year of the event “in its current form.”

That cryptic messaging weighed on the hearts and minds of those who cherish the annual event. Nevertheless, local music lovers joined together for one final hurrah.

So from Friday through Sunday, the sidewalks of South Broadway were overflowing. Thumping bass and body heat pumped out of bars and music venues. Hot dogs sizzled on every corner and the scent of grilled onions wafted through the air. And above all else, groups of friends reunited, exploring music and making memories.

“My favorite thing about the festival is honestly the joy and the hugs,” said Ean Thomas Tafoya, commun

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