Snowdown returns to Durango with Safari theme

Friday - February 7, 2014 by Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
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The Snowdown parade brought the energy with colorful attractions and wacky displays.
A safari hunter sports his rifle and runs up to a cheering flock of parade attendees.
This year’s safari theme attracted an assortment of wildlife attire, including elephants.
Amber Doughty and Tauri Raines of Southern Ute Royalty supported the tribe in this year’s parade. Doughty flashes a smile before throwing a handful of treats.
The safari wildlife isn’t the only highlight of the festival. Many attendees dressed in unusual and creative types of humorous apparel.
The frigid air didn’t stop a crowd from appearing. Various floats provided heat by blasting flames high in the air, warming everyone nearby.
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
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“Safari So Good.” That was the motto for this year’s annual Snowdown Festival in Durango. From Wednesday, Jan. 29 to Sunday, Feb. 2, sightings of costumed lions, hunters, and other representations of the wildlife were abundant.

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