The city of Ouray is expected to cancel all traditional Fourth of July festivities this year, citing concerns about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the likelihood that a prohibition on mass gatherings of more than 10 people will linger well into the summer.

City councilors did not take any formal action during a work session May 7 but gave every indication they will vote at their next meeting May 18 to scuttle any plans for the traditional morning parade, afternoon water fights and nighttime...