GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — Michigan's largest St. Patrick's Day street party is postponed until the late summer due to concerns over the new virus, COVID-19, according to event organizers.
It was originally scheduled for this Saturday, March 14.
BarFly Ventures—which runs the event—said they are responding to local and state recommendations, and that their first priority is the safety of their staff and guests.
"We will be postponing the street festival to late summer when we will reignite the party under hopefully much luckier circumstances. Details on the event will be released in the coming months at irishonionia.com," Irish On Ionia said in a press release.
This year is Irish On Ionia's 10th anniversary year.
At a press conference Wednesday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer advised businesses and organizations to use their best judgment about the new virus to keep people safe. She issued a state of emergency on Tuesday after the first two presumptive cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the state.
If you bought a ticket to the St. Patrick's Day party you would like a refund, email Irish On Ionia at events@barflyventures.com for more information.
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