Derek Donahue of Glyphix Drone Shows, based in Windsor, Colorado, installs batteries in the drones during pre-show setup. - Tony Cox
Mark and Jamie Spickard, along with Conner and Brittany Claiborne, settle in to watch the patriotic drone show during Liberty Over Aspire at Aspire on Saturday, June 27. - Tony Cox
Jackson Waycaster, right, offered tips and encouragement to Ainsley Burkett during a mountain biking lesson as the pair waited for the evening’s main event. - Tony Cox
Lisa and Colton Haun enjoy some shade while waiting for the Liberty Over Aspire drone show to begin. - Tony Cox
Kellie and Cole Fagan, along with their dog, Tucker, found the perfect spot to watch the patriotic drone show. The event was pet-friendly, allowing four-legged companions to enjoy the evening. - Tony Cox
Thousands of people visited Aspire in South Clinton on Saturday, June 27, for Liberty Over Aspire, a daylong America 250 celebration held across the privately owned, 330-acre park. Activities included kayaking, biking, music and specialty food offerings before the event concluded with a 20-minute patriotic drone show featuring 300 drones.