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If you weren’t at Cool Creek Park last Friday night, you missed something special. Uptown Funk – A Tribute to Bruno Mars turned the concert series into the summer’s hottest dance party and sing-along.
Families, friends, and fans of all ages packed the lawn, arriving with lawn chairs, blankets, and plenty of summer spirit. The band had the audience moving, clapping, and singing along. Their lead vocalist channeled Bruno Mars’ signature style with smooth vocals, slick dance moves, and undeniable charisma, while the rest of the band brought vibrant stage presence.
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The setlist was a non-stop celebration of Bruno Mars’ greatest hits, striking the perfect balance between upbeat party anthems and heartfelt slow songs. The crowd danced to high-energy favorites like “24K Magic,” “Uptown Funk,” “Perm,” and “That’s What I Like,” and swayed to slow jams including “Just the Way You Are,” “Marry You,” and “When I Was Your Man.” Whether fans were on their feet or relaxing on blankets, the show was enjoyable for everyone.
The 2025 Cool Creek Summer Concert Series wraps up on Aug. 1 with Echoes of Pompeii, a Pink Floyd tribute. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy live music in one of Hamilton County’s most scenic settings. Tickets are just $5 for adults, and kids 12 and under get in free. Gates open at 6 p.m., and the music begins at 7 p.m. Tickets available online at myhamiltoncountyparks.com or at the gate.
Hamilton County Parks and Recreation thanks our generous sponsors for making this summer’s concert series possible: Coxhall Guild, Academy Sports + Outdoors, IU Health, Keeler-Webb, Sobczak Construction Services, Compass Realty, Bee Window, Envoy, Etica Group, Fredericks, Ruoff Mortgage, X-Finity, and The National Bank of Indianapolis.
Photo provided by Hamilton County Parks & Recreation
Photo provided by Hamilton County Parks & Recreation