Yesterday was the 42nd annual Highlands Street Fair, which takes place every year in Denver's Highlands neighborhood, located on the city's northwest side. This event is far larger than your average neighborhood street festival. It takes place along 32nd Street, between Irving and Perry, a total of 6 blocks lined with the booths of over 100 local businesses. I do have to say, however, that the festival was not as well attended as in previous years, probably due the unusually high temperatures - 103 degrees with the sun beating down on you can be tough for a lot of people to deal with. Although as we longtime Denver residents say, it is a dry heat, and so you really don't even feel it.
On the bright side, I found a parking space just 2 blocks from the festival. And on the way there, I noticed that Cerebral Brewing has opened a new taproom in the former church previously occupied by Oasis Brewing. And not surprising, the patio was packed with festival goers, no doubt deciding whether to continue on to the festival or stay there in the shade drinking beer. I wonder what they finally decided? In any case, this would be a great neighborhood to live in, what with all the late 19th century homes and commercial buildings, not to mention all the restaurants and unique shops on 32nd Street. When I first arrived in Denver, the Highlands neighborhood was promoted as the "lower-cost alternative to Washington Park," which is one of Denver's most desirable places to live. These days the Highlands is not even close to affordable. But it is still lots of fun to visit.
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