West Kelowna cancels Music in the Park for 2020

It doesn’t come as a huge surprise, but the City of Kelowna has cancelled Music in the Park for 2020.

The cancellation is to adhere to the restrictions regarding large group gatherings, which have been put in place by British Columbia’s provincial health officer.

@WestKelownaCity has cancelled 2020 Music in the Park due to restrictions on large group gatherings as directed by BC’s Provincial Health Officer. For more info about the status of City facilities, operations and services during COVID-19, please visit https://t.co/EMOF0gQ9RP. pic.twitter.com/HXOw9CFJEw

— City of West Kelowna (@WestKelownaCity) May 19, 2020

Although some restrictions are starting to be lifted, there was no way to appropriately carry on with Music in the Park.

“We are starting to see the restrictions lifted on outdoor recreation spaces, but the province has made it clear about the importance to adhere to no large group gatherings this summer,” said Mayor Gord Milsom.

“We recognize the importance of events like Music in the Park to our sense of community and we will be looking for new ways to bring residents together when it is safe.”

It's expected that the event will return for the summer of 2021.

For more information regarding the status of City of West Kelowna facilities, operations and services during COVID-19, click this link.

_{Thumbnail photo courtesy of Music in the Park on Facebook.}