Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Canceled By Coronavirus — Again

PHILADELPHIA — Another major event in Philadelphia has fallen victim to the coronavirus pandemic.

On Tuesday, the Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Observance Association announced there will be no parade in 2021.

"After heartfelt consideration, the St. Patrick's Day Observance Association has made the decision to cancel the 2021 Philadelphia Saint Patrick's Day Parade and all events related to the parade," the announcement reads. "This decision was made with significant consideration to the challenges and concerns that we continue to face with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic."

This marks the second year the parade has been canceled due to the pandemic. The 2020 parade was also nixed due to the pandemic.

Organizers made the call out of concern for the safety and well-being of organizers, volunteers, participants, and spectators.

The 250th parade is now scheduled to take place in mid March next year.

"We will continue with great enthusiasm to plan the 250th Saint Patrick's Day Parade for March 13, 2022 where we will celebrate Saint Patrick, our Grand Marshal Michael J. Bradley Jr., and the distinguished members of our Ring of Honor," organizers said.

Despite the announcement, remembers of the public were vocal on social media about their support of the decision and said the 2022 parade will be one to remember.

"Great decision," one Facebook use commented. "It shows how thoughtful our community is. We will all make the 2022 the best one ever !!"

"Thank you to all who anguished over this decision," another wrote. "2022 will be a grand celebration."

On Tuesday, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said vaccinating all of Philadelphia could take a year at the current vaccination rate.