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City of Coronado COVID-19 update cancelled/postpone Events

4/23/2020

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City, Fourth of July Committee Cancel Independence Day Celebration

CORONADO, CA (April 22, 2020) – In a joint decision made this week, the Coronado Fourth of July Committee and the City have decided to cancel the 72nd annual Fourth of July Parade as well as the fireworks display due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“This is the City’s biggest holiday celebration of the year,” City Manager Blair King said. “Unfortunately, it was a decision that had to be made.”

Along with the cancellation of the two-hour parade and the City’s fireworks display, other July 4 events also will be canceled, including a 12K run and 5K run/walk, a mile sprint fun run, a rough-water swim, community vendors, a photo op/demonstration, and the following events held at Spreckels Park: Art in the Park, a and the Community Band concert.

King said that due to existing local and state health orders advising people to stay home and practice social distancing, the City and Committee members came to the conclusion that they would not have the proper lead time to acquire the needed equipment, such as barricades, grandstand seating, signage and portable toilets, as well as to make arrangements for and properly regulate the fireworks show by July 4. The City’s annual fireworks display over Glorietta Bay is not part of the Big Bay Boom event, which is a multi-City fireworks display sponsored by the Port of San Diego.

“In the current uncertain environment and not knowing when things will return to a more normal pace, it is best to make the decision now rather than wait any longer,” King said.

Fourth of July Committee spokesman Dave Szymanski said that “the decision has been difficult, but we believe it is the right decision at this time.” The Fourth of July Committee oversees the parade, vendors and fireworks.

The annual celebration is estimated to attract, at a minimum, more than 100,000 people who gather in close proximity throughout the day at the various events around Coronado. The City and Fourth of July Committee will now begin looking into making next year’s celebration extra special.

Canceled/ Postposed Events

SANDAG RHNA Appeal Hearing
The City has been notified that a public hearing at an upcoming San Diego Association of Governments meeting where its board was to consider four appeals of its Regional Housing Needs Assessment has been postponed until April 10.

Recreation Services Programming
As of this week, Recreation Services has canceled the annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event and Easter Egg-stravaganza set for April 12. Those who have already purchased tickets will have the option to receive a refund or keep a credit on their account. Recreation anticipates refunds may take up to 6 weeks.

May 2020 Avenue of Heroes
The City has postponed the May 16 Avenue of Heroes Ceremony.

Annual Flower Shower
The Coronado Floral Association has canceled the annual Flower Show in Spreckels Park April 18-19. The Friends of the Coronado Library has canceled its annual Book Sale scheduled in conjunction with the Flower Show.

Salute to the Military Ball
The City has learned that the Coronado Chamber of Commerce postponed the Salute to the Military Ball originally set for April 18.

MotorCars on MainStreet
The Coronado MainStreet Board decided to cancel the annual MotorCars on MainStreet event, normally held the last Sunday in April.

Navy Bay Bridge Run/Walk
The Annual Navy Bay Bridge Run/Walk set for May 17, 2020, has been canceled. The 34th Annual Bay Bridge Run/Walk will take place on Sunday, May 16, 2021.