Old Laws in Cheyenne

In 1897, The City of Cheyenne passed an ordinance prohibiting public performances without a permit. Nearly 122 years later, singing Christmas carols in public could, technically, subject you to a $750 fine or six months in jail.

Yes, it is still technically illegal to sing Christmas carols in public in Cheyenne. It's one of many old laws that outgoing city councilman Richard Johnson tried to change.