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PHOTOS: Crowds dance, tour downtown and admire the art as Nelson mural festival opens

The Nelson International Mural Festival opened Friday

Nelson’s palette continues to get brighter each year.

The Nelson International Mural Festival opened with eight new murals and musical performances throughout Friday and Saturday. Workshops were also set to be held Sunday afternoon at Cottonwood Falls Park.

The event packed Hall Street Plaza as well as downtown alleys where visitors admired the new art while musicians provided entertainment.

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Tyler Harper

About the Author: Tyler Harper

I’m editor-reporter at the Nelson Star, where I’ve worked since 2015.
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