Village Of Barrington Adjusts Summer Schedule To Lessen Pandemic Impact

Press release from the Village of Barrington:

As you are likely aware, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancelation of many of Barrington’s most cherished summer traditions, including our July 4th parade and fireworks. Below is your guide to what’s happening (and not happening) this summer:

Farmer’s Market: The Barrington Farmer’s Market will go forward as planned, each Thursday from June 18 to October 15 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Park Avenue. The market will be “walk-through,” with strict social distancing guidelines being observed.

Cruise Night: Cruise Night is canceled. There will be no assemblies of vehicles, no entertainment, no Kid Zone, and no food vendors.

July 4th: “Take the Parade to the People”: While the July 4th parade and fireworks have been canceled, we are taking the parade to the people by encouraging our residents to decorate their cars and have a neighborhood parade between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 4th. You might even see some of our Barrington fire trucks and police cars drive through!

Brat Tent, Fitness Run & Barrington’s White House: The Brat Tent is postponed until September, and the Good Shepherd Family Fitness Run will be held virtually. The Barrington’s White House Open House is canceled, but please tune in to the Chris Walz Bluegrass Band to be held virtually at 11:00 a.m. on July 4th.

Uncork Barrington & Barrington Brewfest: Both Uncork Barrington and Barrington Brewfest have been canceled this summer.

Barrington Wine Walk and Sizzling Summer Sale Days: The Chris Walz Bluegrass performance at Barrington's White House has since been cancelled.

This press release was produced by the Village of Barrington. The views expressed here are the author’s own.