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Photos: The carnival arrives in Durango

Workers set up rides, games at La Plata County Fairgrounds

Jerry McBride

Herald Photo Editor

Thursday, May 27, 2021 6:52 PM MT

Updated Thursday, May 27, 2021 8:21 PM MT

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Jessie Shelanie with Frazier Shows blows up balloons on Thursday at the Balloon Store at the Durango Fiesta Days carnival at La Plata County Fairgrounds. Shelanie says she blows up 2,000 balloons on a slow night. The most she thinks she’s blown up in one night is 8,000. All workers at the carnival have been vaccinated and will wear masks. The carnival runs through June 6. For a schedule and to buy discounted wristbands, visit fraziershows.com. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Jessie Shelanie with Frazier Shows blows up balloons on Thursday at the Balloon Store at the Durango Fiesta Days carnival at La Plata County Fairgrounds. Shelanie says she blows up 2,000 balloons on a slow night. The most she thinks she’s blown up in one night is 8,000. All workers at the carnival have been vaccinated and will wear masks. The carnival runs through June 6. For a schedule and to buy discounted wristbands, visit fraziershows.com. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride
Andrew Black with Frazier Shows replaces pads on Thursday on the zipper ride, which is part of the Durango Fiesta Days carnival at La Plata County Fairgrounds. The carnival runs through June 6. For a schedule and to buy discounted wristbands, visit fraziershows.com. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Andrew Black with Frazier Shows replaces pads on Thursday on the zipper ride, which is part of the Durango Fiesta Days carnival at La Plata County Fairgrounds. The carnival runs through June 6. For a schedule and to buy discounted wristbands, visit fraziershows.com. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride
Carlyn Danos with Frazier Shows hangs stuffed animals on Thursday at the machine gun star shoot game, which is part of the Durango Fiesta Days carnival at La Plata County Fairgrounds. The carnival runs through June 6. For a schedule and to buy discounted wristbands, visit fraziershows.com. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Carlyn Danos with Frazier Shows hangs stuffed animals on Thursday at the machine gun star shoot game, which is part of the Durango Fiesta Days carnival at La Plata County Fairgrounds. The carnival runs through June 6. For a schedule and to buy discounted wristbands, visit fraziershows.com. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride

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