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The Annual Essex Go Bragh Irish Parade Is Cancelled This Year

Due to health concerns related to Covid-19 the decision has been made to cancel the Go Bragh Parade for 2021.

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The Annual Go Bragh Parade is downtown Essex, is always a fun time for all, but unfortunately this year, the decision has been made to cancel the parade due to health concerns related to Covid-19.
The Annual Go Bragh Parade is downtown Essex, is always a fun time for all, but unfortunately this year, the decision has been made to cancel the parade due to health concerns related to Covid-19. (Karena Garrity)

ESSEX, CT — According to a Facebook post by Essex Parks and Recreation Director Mary Ellen Barnes, after careful consideration, the Re-Open Essex Committee along with the Park and Recreation Commission has decided to cancel the Annual Essex go Bragh Irish Parade because of health concerns related to COVID-19.

The post read, "While we are disappointed to have to cancel, we are acting in the interest and well-being of everyone. This outcome was not reached lightly. Rather, we weighed all options and concluded after receiving valuable input from health officials and viewing what is happening throughout Connecticut."

The Essex go Bragh Irish Parade will return the next year led by Grand Marshal Robert Russo and will be held on March 19, 2022.

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