Good concert performances, a carnival,  and cool weather added up to a fun evening for those attending Sundown Salute in Junction City.

Sundown Salute Director Sharon Glessner estimated attendance in the 8,000 to 10,000 range. “Very excited about tonight, especially after the first two nights. We were kind of down,  but I think we picked it right back up tonight.”

Police Captain Dan Breci said during the latter part of the celebration in Heritage Park there had been no problems. “Everybody came down here for a good time. Everybody’s behaving themselves, the bands are great, we have a big police prescence here trying to keep everybody safe.”

The Kansas City based group, “Revelation performed a “Tribute to Journey.” The lead singer, Danny Wayman said they don’t look the part of the famous group, but try to sound like them. “We like to think that if you close your eyes you’re going to be at a Journey show. That’s what we’re proud of.

Prior to Revelation,  the group “American Fool” performed a “Tribute to John Mellencamp” and Satisfaction performed a “Tribute to the Rolling Stones.”

Sundown Salute continues Saturday with the annual parade at 10 a.m., Veteran’s Ceremony in Heritage Park at noon, and more concerts, including the headliner “Loverboy” Saturday evening. “Loverboy performs at nine p.m. and will be followed at 10:30 p.m. by the Fireworks Extravaganza.