Jamestown Labor Day Festival Officially Canceled Due To COVID-19 Restrictions

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JAMESTOWN – Hope for a scaled down version of this year’s Labor Day Festival in Jamestown was squashed Wednesday morning after city leaders announced the festival will not take place in any capacity.

In a news bulletin to local media, Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Coordinator Julia Ciesla-Hanley announced this year’s celebration has been canceled.


Previously, city leaders were hopeful the Labor Day Committee could host a “scaled down” gathering.

However, Ciesla-Hanley says the event does not meet New York State’s guidelines on large group gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We encourage everyone to take a moment to thank workers who have made this holiday possible and to thank those who have kept us safe and healthy during these times,” said Ciesla-Hanley in a statement.



The festival would have taken place Sunday, September 6 in Bergman Park.

The city does have plans to honor the workforce in the local community this week.

 



2 Comments

  1. oh it’s o.k. to have protest marches but not o.k. to have holiday gatherings….that’s even stupider than BPU customer service with their SOLIDD GLASS WALL between them and a customer, closing down….MORE ABSURDITY FROM OUR INCOMPETENT LEADERS!!!

  2. Thousands protest….. All across the country, msm can’t cover that story up…..

    5 funerals for George Floyd-(packed with people) & local families could not have a funeral with more than 10….

    Cuomo walking his dog in NYC without a mask…..

    His brother Fredo violates Quarantine orders to go bike riding, gets called out, threatens someone…. then pretends to emerge from his basement…..

    Nancy gets to have her hair done in a salon , while no one else can….

    So does Mayor Lightfoot in Chicago…….

    Should I go on ….. Rules for the peasants,… Right????

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