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COVID-19: 2021 Hackettstown St. Patrick’s Day Parade Canceled COVID-19: 2021 Hackettstown St. Patrick’s Day Parade Canceled
Covid-19: 2021 Hackettstown St. Patrick’s Day Parade Canceled The 2021 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Hackettstown has been canceled, the local business improvement district announced on social media. “Due to the current pandemic, the Hackettstown BID has regretfully made the decision to cancel the 2021 St Patty's Day Parade,” reads a Thursday Facebook post from the HBID. It’s unclear how the town will celebrate the March 17 holiday — but it “will not be quiet,” officials said. “The town will not be quiet that week,” the post said. “We will celebrate in a safe and festive way! Please look out for details.”

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by Valerie Musson
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COVID-19: New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade Could Be Canceled For First Time In 258 Years COVID-19: New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade Could Be Canceled For First Time In 258 Years
Covid-19: New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade Could Be Canceled For First Time In 258 Years This story has been updated. COVID-19 may claim its latest victim: the tradition-rich New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Officials have said it's likely the parade, which was scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, will be canceled due to concerns of coronavirus, which has rapidly been spreading throughout New York. The parade has been held every year since 1762. The New York Post says the decision to cancel the parade has already been made, but not formally announced. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo had said on Wednesday, March 11 that he would leave the decision to parade organizers and local…

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by Zak Failla