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September's Falls Church Festival Canceled In 2020
The city's parks and recreation department is looking into safe options for Sunset Cinema and other events.
FALLS CHURCH, VA — The City of Falls Church is canceling the annual Falls Church Festival on Sept. 12 and Farm Day on Oct. 10 amid the ongoing pandemic.
"We are committed to helping our resident, visitor, and business community stay safe," said Danny Schlitt, Director of Recreation and Parks. "We don't see a way to safely hold large crowd events like the Falls Church Festival and Farm Day."
Other major events like the Memorial Day Parade and Fourth of July fireworks were previously canceled. The Tinner Hill Music Fest has also been moved to June 2021.
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The parks and recreation department is looking into safe options for remaining 2020 events, including the Sunset Cinema, Halloween Carnival and Holiday Craft Show. Staff have held socially-distant alternative events like the Springtime Bunny car parade and Independence Day scavenger hunt.
In addition, the department has virtual activities, classes, and events shared in the Virtual Community Center newsletter.
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