DANVILLE, Va. – Danville’s annual rite of spring, the Festival in the Park, has been canceled this year. But organizers say preparations are already in place for the 2022 celebration, which is traditionally held in May.
The festival’s board of directors announced the decision Tuesday. “We are saddened by the decision to once again cancel this long-standing Danville tradition,” said Board President Jason Bookheimer. “The pandemic continues to evolve rapidly and that creates a difficult environment for us to provide a safe event. The current guidelines do not allow for large group gatherings in our state, and we have reached a point in the planning process that we cannot contend with the uncertainties of the guidelines and move forward with a quality event,” he added.
Under normal circumstances, the three-day event is held annually in May.
Bookheimer said the board is exploring the possibility of providing other entertainment opportunities but did not elaborate.
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