Bridgeport St. Patrick's Day Parade Cancelled

BRIDGEPORT, CT — The Greater Bridgeport St. Patrick's Day parade and associated events have been cancelled amid concern over the coronavirus. The parade was originally scheduled for March 17 and a road race was scheduled for March 15.

Organizers as of Wednesday said the parade was still on, but the call was reversed amid growing concern over the virus.

New Haven, Hartford, Danbury and Norwalk have postponed their St. Patrick's Day parades. (Don't miss Connecticut coronavirus updates they are announced. Sign up for Patch news alerts and newsletters.)