at 4:49 pm NPR
And so it goes: Burning Man 2021 is canceled. It s the second year in a row, the popular arts festival won t be held in Nevada s Black Rock Desert due to the pandemic. We have decided to set our sights on Black Rock City 2022, event officials announced in a blog post on Tuesday. In a frequently-asked-questions section, organizers added: We ve heard from many who don t feel ready to come to Black Rock City. While we re confident in our ability to get a permit and to safeguard public health, we know that co-creating Black Rock City in 2021 would put tremendous strain on our community while we are still ironing out uncertainty.