Helena Festival canceled, fireworks still to be held

Published 10:36 am Wednesday, July 1, 2020

By Scott Mims

Helena's Festival has been canceled, but the city's fireworks display is still on for July 3. (File)
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By SCOTT MIMS / Staff Writer
The Helena Festival originally scheduled for Friday evening, July 3, has been canceled based on a recommendation from Mayor Mark Hall.
A fireworks display will still be held July 3 at 9 p.m., however. Residents watching the fireworks show are asked to stay within their family group, wear masks and even stay in their vehicles if possible.
“After much consideration and discussion, a recommendation has been made by the mayor to cancel our July 3 Helena Festival event,” stated a press release from the Helena Business Association. “With the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in Shelby county, we think it is (in) the best interest of our community to not have a large gathering at this time.”

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