By Zeke Torres
May 28, 2021 | 12:38 AM
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — On time and at Fairbanks Park; people, vendors, and rides all celebrated opening night of the Banks of the Wabash Festival. It marks one of the biggest events held in Terre Haute since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last year, the event was delayed and then replace because of Coronavirus.
With no masks or capacity limits required, this may be the first sign of a normal summer.
General Manger of Luehrs Ideal Rides, Andrew Schoendienst, said it’s the company’s return to festivals after months of cancellations.
“This is one of our first larger events we’re coming out to this year. Coming out of this past year, it feels wonderful. We’re kicking off summer in Terre Haute. We’ve done this for over 40 years here,” Schoendienst said.