4th Ave Spring Street Fair canceled in person and virtually
4th Ave Street Fair canceled By Karly Tinsley | January 19, 2021 at 10:29 PM MST - Updated January 20 at 5:23 AM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - The third time is not a charm. The 2021 4th Avenue Spring Street Fair has been canceled again due to COVID-19.
The Forth Avenue Merchants Association made the announcement on Tuesday, Jan. 19th. This is the third time the street fairs have been canceled. It started with the Spring Street Fair in 2020; then the announcement came in October 2020, cancelling the Winter Street Fair.
“It’s devastating but not unexpected,” said Daniel Matlick, President of the 4th Avenue Merchants Association. “We’re an event that has 150-250,000 people over three days. The current ordinance is no more than 50 people in a gathering, so to even remotely try to reduce it down here, it’s just wouldn’t work.”
Fourth Avenue Street Fair during better days.
The Fourth Avenue Merchants Association has canceled the 2021 Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair citing the high number of COVID-19 cases in Pima County and abroad.
The merchant’s association made the announcement on Tuesday morning in a news release:
Without obtaining the proper permitting, we are unable to produce the 2021 Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair. Our City officials along with our local Health Department are the guiding forces when it comes to issuing our permits. Each City is operating under Their own guidance and regulations. These regulations and standards may differ from other cities in the State. We appreciate and support the leadership and guidance of the City of Tucson and the Pima County Health Department.