Arts & Entertainment
2020 Made In America Festival Canceled
The annual Labor Day weekend festival in Philadelphia curated by Jay-Z has been canceled for 2020. But organizers said 2021 is still on.
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia's 2020 Made in America Festival has been canceled due to the coronavirus, according to organizers.
On July 1, the Made in America Twitter account posted information on the 2020 event's cancellation.
"2020 is a year like no other. We are in a pivotal time in this nation's history," the festival's organizers said on Twitter. "Collectively, we are fighting parallel pandemics, COVID-19, systematic racism and police brutality. Now is the time to protect the health of our artists, fans, partners and community as well as focus on our support for organizations and individuals fighting for social justice and equality in our country."
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All tickets in hand for this year's festival, which is curated by Jay-z and held over Labor Day Weekend, will be honored for the 2021 Made in America festival.
The option for ticket refunds is also available for ticket holders. Anyone who wants a refund should contact the establishment from which they were purchased.
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