OSWEGO – If you were in Oswego last weekend, all the traffic may have clued you in that something special was happening. Harborfest once again celebrated its annual event after a long, two-year pandemic sabbatical.
As evidenced by the large crowd sizes and row after row of congested city blocks filled with parked cars, it would seem everybody was ready for a bit of post-pandemic fun.
The lakeshore was alive with the sounds of people, music and laughter; the air brimming over with smells of festival food – loaded fries and juicy cheese burgers; fried sausage, onions and peppers and brimming plates of melted taco yumminess. And who could forget to top it off with a cool, refreshingly tart lemonade, cool ice water or a raspberry wine slushy? No one.
Saturday night wrapped up with the very anticipated, amazingly spectacular fireworks display over the Oswego Harbor, followed by more music from Off the Reservation. What more can one ask for on a weekend evening besides falling peacefully asleep after a fun-filled day? I can’t think of much else.
For those of you who may have missed a little bit of the music, events, food and fun, or just want a bit of nostalgic recollection – this video might help. Here’s to the magic of celebrating Harborfest once again!
Note: All photos and videos by Shea O’Malley. All music throughout this video is courtesy of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, REV, Scars and Stripes and Off the Reservation – all music was played during the Friday and Saturday day/evening sessions.
