Coronavirus: Maple Grove Days 2020 Canceled

MAPLE GROVE, MN — The Maple Grove Community Organization announced Monday that the Maple Grove Days Festival will be cancelled. The group said that the crisis caused by the new coronavirus significantly disrupted the ability to plan the festival.

"Our top priority is the health and safety of our festival patrons, volunteers, and event staff," MGCO said in a statement.

"We understand the desire and longing to celebrate, to enjoy some normal summer experiences; to socialize with our neighbors, friends and support our community. And this made the decision that much harder. We are very sad in our decision to cancel."

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Organizers said they wouldn't be able to host the event while ensuring that everyone was safe.

"In our commitment to health, safety and you we promise to bring back a great event in 2021 that will be a true celebration of our community and all we are," the group added.