After years of detours, dust, and delays, Denver's 16th Street welcomed summer and the return of its vibrant atmosphere with a festival on Saturday.

The Kickoff to Summer Festival marked the completion of a multi-year construction project to reshape the heart of downtown Denver. The celebration drew hundreds of residents and tourists alike who strolled through reopened walkways, enjoyed live music, browsed local vendors, and collected free merchandise.

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For many Denverites, the day was a nostalgic return to what once was, and an exciting look ahead.

"Growing up, 16th Street was kind of the place to be," said one attendee, recalling the area's former energy.

But the fanfare wasn't universal. While the street pulsed with renewed life, some local businesses along its edges are

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