What a nice change and surprise that you are reporting on an outdoor event. Me thanks.
I'm right there with you when it comes to people meeting outside and hugging and having a good time together.

The bands that played were all really good. My only gripe is the audience wasn't as into it as a music lover would have hoped for.

Oh. I know that one! I'm always amazed at how you can NOT go with the music. Here in Germany, people often need a bit of booze before they can move and appreciate the music.

How nice that you have set the bad image of the police straight a bit. But the world remains as it is, the good guys definitely need the bad guys. And since there are never enough bad guys, you have to make some. LOL ;)