How the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival Survived the COVID-19 Pandemic

When COVID-19 forced the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival to shut down in 2020 and 2021, its future remained uncertain. Through community efforts, the festival secured new grants and grew its solidarity. Its return drew record-breaking attendance, celebrating Asian American culture through food, music, and dragon boat races along Sloan’s Lake. For many, the festival became a healing space to gather in community. Read the full story of the evolution of the Dragon Boat Festival.

Story Written By: Kristin Jones, The Colorado Trust / Collective Colorado, July 26, 2023

Photo taken By: Joe Mahoney