Bands pull out of Denver's Punk in the Park festival over political donations Denver7 is getting to the bottom of alleged political donations by the festival organizer that caused backlash among performers Two bands have withdrawn from the Punk in the Park festival, citing political donations from the event's organizer as the reason for their decision. By: Jaclyn AllenJul 18, 2025 DENVER — Punk in the Park, a three-day punk rock festival held at the National Western Stockyards, kicked off with controversy overshadowing the packed lineup of 40-plus bands. As severe weather briefly disrupted the first night of performances, the...