Alternative event won t take over Mule Day columbiadailyherald.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from columbiadailyherald.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Daily Herald
For the second year in a row, Columbia s largest annual tradition has once again been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.
City officials announced Tuesday that this year s Mule Day festivities, which had been planned for April 8-11, will no longer be happening.
According to a press release, the mutual decision was made between the city of Columbia and the Maury County Bridle and Saddle Club after careful consideration of all potential options, as well as input and recommendations from local health and public safety officials.
“In the last several weeks, our community and indeed our country has seen many positive trends regarding ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19, but the unfortunate reality is that we can’t claim victory yet, and we certainly can’t afford to let our actions lead to an increase of COVID cases, hospital patients, and deaths,” said Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder.