Bad news for St. Patrick s Day for the second year in a row.
The coronavirus pandemic has struck again! Organizers of the annual St. Patrick s Parade in Detroit have decided to cancel this year s event that was scheduled for Sunday, March 14th in Corktown. The United Irish Societies announced today that the parade and the Corktown Races will not be happening this year.
As we continue to
follow the COVID-19 safety protocols, it became very clear that it would be difficult to promote and host the 2021 Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade in a way that maintained safety for our sponsors, members, participants and viewers.Therefore, with heartfelt disappointment, the UIS and Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade Committee have decided to cancel the 2021 Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade this year.said United Irish Societies President Michael Kelly.
Detroit St. Patrick s Day Parade canceled for 2nd time due to COVID-19
By Jack Nissen article
DETROIT - For the second year in a row, DetroitSt. Patrick s Parade has been canceled due to COVID-19 cautions.
The annual event, one of the biggest in the country was scheduled to resume operations March 14 of this year.
Second round of coronavirus caused cancellations begin to impact calendar
A number of events that bolster businesses in downtown Detroit from the North American International Auto Show to the St. Patrick s Day Parade and festivities in Corktown are feeling the hit of a second cancellation due to the pandemic.
Detroit’s St. Patrick’s Parade Canceled Due to Covid-19
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On Thursday, The United Irish Societies (UIS) announced that the 63rd annual Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade that was scheduled for Sunday, March 14, 2021, has been canceled. UIS President Michael Kelly said,
“As we continue to
follow the COVID-19 safety protocols, it became very clear that it would be difficult to promote and host the 2021 Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade in a way that maintained safety for our sponsors, members, participants and viewers. Therefore, with heartfelt disappointment, the UIS and Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade Committee have decided to cancel the 2021 Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade this year .
Detroit’s St. Patrick’s Parade canceled again due to COVID concerns
Event expected to return in 2022
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DETROIT – For the second year in a row, COVID-19 has forced organizers to cancel Detroit’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade in Corktown.
The United Irish Societies (UIS) announced on Thursday the 63rd annual Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade scheduled for Sunday, March 14, 2021, has been canceled, along with related Corktown Races.
“As we continue to
follow the COVID-19 safety protocols, it became very clear that it would be difficult to promote and host the 2021 Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade in a way that maintained safety for our sponsors, members, participants and viewers,” said UIS President Michael Kelly. “Therefore, with heartfelt disappointment, the UIS and Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade Committee have decided to cancel the 2021 Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade this