City: Continuing restrictions on gatherings will prevent this year s event
The Evening Tribune
HORNELL One of the biggest events on the City of Hornell’s calendar each year, the St. Patrick’s Day parade, will remain on a COVID-19 induced hiatus in 2021.
Mayor John Buckley made it official during Thursday’s Board of Public Safety meeting, noting that state regulations still prohibit large gatherings. Buckley said he has been fielding questions regarding the status of the parade as the holiday draws closer.
“The 50-person gathering limit is still in place. We couldn’t do that now even if we wanted to,” Buckley said. “Until things start to really get back to normal, I hate to say no to the parade, it’s a great tradition here in the Maple City, but it’s just not the time yet.