SUMMER COMES ALIVE yOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO MOVE TO THE MUSIC

There’s a sense of freedom come the summertime because school’s out, vacation is taken, and weekends are enjoyed outside. It’s time to celebrate the long days and the cool relief of the desert nights. Come the Fourth of July, we’re reminded of the rights we’ve won, and to keep fighting for all the things that aren’t right yet.

This summer has plenty of opportunities for Burqueños to get out, see and be seen, and party in the summer sun. The City of Albuquerque is again hosting its Summerfest concert series. No one’s sure when Summerfest began—some say neighborhood parties in the 1980s—but it’s been in its current form since 2011.

Bree Ortiz, City Community Events Division Manager, says Summerfest “is a vibrant tapestry of music, culture, and community, igniting the spirit of adventure along iconic Route 66. From the rhythm of live music that dances through the air, to the mouthwatering aroma of local cuisine wafting through the streets, the festival captivates souls, painting unforgettable memories against the backdrop of our City.”

There’ll be sun hats and sunscreen on the milelong stretch of Central through Nob Hill, packed with kids’ activities, food trucks, shopping booths, and four stages of live music, including headliners

QUITAPENAS, a band of first-generation sons of Guatemalan and Mexican parents playing tropical rhythms of the Afro-Latin diaspora. Check out the QR codes at left for more Summerfest info as well as BioPark concerts, neighborhood music series, and other events around the City all summer long.