City of St. Cloud cancels annual Fourth of July celebration

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  • St. Cloud Fourth of July celebration is cancelled.
    St. Cloud Fourth of July celebration is cancelled.
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The city of St. Cloud has cancelled its annual Fourth of July Celebration at the lakefront.

Current social distancing practices preclude large public gatherings at this time.

Traditionally, the event, which usually attracts more than 7,500 attendees, includes an afternoon of musical entertainment, food and beverage vendors along with family games. Like St. Cloud, other cities are following Centers of Disease Control and local guidelines and either cancelling or postponing public functions in the interest of public safety.

“It definitely won’t be the same not having fireworks and many families near and far gathered at the lakefront to enjoy this event, but we have to be sure to keep the public’s safety in our best interest. We look forward to the future when we can return to creating lasting memories together,” said City Manager Bill Sturgeon.