Yuri’s Night Space Party | Boulder Colorado 2010

I was a proud sponsor of the annual Yuri’s Night Space Party of Boulder Colorado in 2009 and 2010. Yuri’s Night World Space Party happens in hundreds of cities all over the world on, or near, April 12th to celebrate Humanity’s first steps into space.  April 12th is the date of Yuri Gagarin’s flight and also the first flight of the space shuttle. 2010 was the tenth annual Yuri’s Night and the fifth in Boulder Colorado. The annual Yuri’s Night party in Boulder is managed and promoted by the University of Colorado Boulder chapter (CUSEDS) of the national Students for the Exploration & Development of Space.

” I see Earth – it’s so beautiful!”

First words spoken in space.
- Yuri Gagarin

This year’s party was a blast!  Thanks to the Lazy Dog on Pearl Street for hosting the event!

I brought the camera though I shot all night without a flash which made for either interesting shots, or bad ones. All three bands put on a great show. Astronaut Joe Tanner, now at the CU Boulder Aerospace Engineering Department, showed up and hung out with the crowd. Local bands included Areopagitica, Otherside of Clearview, and H1N1.

Local Band H1N1 Opened the Show

Astronauts of all sorts showed up to party

The Lazy Dog on Pearl Street Hosted the Event

Astronaut Joe Tanner hangs out with fans

Areopagitica played Yuri's Night Boulder for the second year

Steady crowd from 7:00 - close

Visitors from other worlds

Yuri’s Night is always a blast and this was one of the best in Boulder Colorado. Look for the Boulder Colorado party again next year and thanks to all the sponsors! You can find out more about the Yuri’s Night World Space Party and other space articles here too.

If you are interested in Space Exploration & Astronomy check out the Space / Astronomy section at SRW Directory.