Cobourg Council Approves the Cancellation of All Canada Day Activities
In response to continuing efforts to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and support physical distancing, the Town of Cobourg has cancelled the following upcoming Town run events Community Clean-Up (Pitch-In Week) and all Canada Day related activities.
On April 2, 2020, the Town of Cobourg in partnership with the Rotary Club of Cobourg and Lions Club of Cobourg announced the cancellation of this year’s Cobourg Waterfront Festival scheduled for July 1-4, 2020.
Moving forward to ensure the health of citizens, including essential workers and vulnerable people during the COVID-19 pandemic, Municipal Council passed a motion at the April 14, 2020 virtual Council Meeting to further cancel all Canada Day related activities, including the annual parade and fireworks display.
“Although Canada Day will not feel the same in Cobourg as it has for the last few decades, we are encouraging all residents to continue to celebrate the nation’s birthday, while following physical distancing guidelines and procedures,” says Mayor John Henderson. “We are always inspired by the creative and innovative ways our community continues to support and encourage each other through this very difficult time.”
The Town would like to remind citizens that the Cobourg Beach, along with all recreational spaces, will remain closed until further notice as declared under the Ontario Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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