Dec 31, 2020
ESCANABA — Although some New Year’s Eve staples have been canceled in Escanaba, others will happen on schedule.
Those celebrating New Year’s Eve are reminded the city of Escanaba will set off fireworks in Ludington Park at 9 p.m. on Thursday.
The Liferides program, however, will not be offering rides this New Year’s Eve.
The Liferides program was introduced in 1983 by OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group in partnership with The Island Resort & Casino and numerous community organizations in an effort to help prevent alcohol-related traffic accidents and fatalities on New Year’s Eve. “Offering Liferides in the midst of this pandemic conflicts with the COVID-19 best practices we are encouraging our community members to follow,” said Dave Lord, president of OSF St. Francis Hospital.