Michael Franti Concert on Main Street, Park City

Now that the Sundace crowds have left Park City, it's time to get back to what Park City does best, skiing and hosting great parties. Last night was the kickoff of the Visa Freestyle International competition that comes to Park City every year. Some of the best halfpipe, moguls, and aerial skiers from around the world compete in this 3-day event held at Deer Valley and Park City. This weekend is known for it's live music, incredible skiing, fireworks, and best of all it's a free event for all the locals.

This year they kicked things off on Thursday night by closing lower Main Street for a free concert by Michael Franti and Spearhead. I don't think Main Street has hosted a concert of this size since the Olympics in 2002, and the locals turned out in massive numbers. The night was clear and cold, with most everyone dressed in their warmest puffy jackets and hats. Franti comes to Park City once or twice a year, but I don't think he was ready for a truly cold winter night.



Despite the fact that the band couldn't feel their fingers, they put on a great show. The highlight was definitely "Obama Song" that pays tribute to our new President. Who would have thought, four years ago, that a social activist band would be sining about the President in a good way? That was a pretty cool sight. Check out the video below for a short clip of this song.

Casey and I got to catch up with tons of people we hadn't seen all winter, as well as hang out with the people we see every day, while listening to a great show. The night was capped off by fireworks over Main Street...it's good to live in Park City.

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