Lake Hopatcong Block Party Cancelled In 2020

HOPATCONG, NJ - The Lake Hopatcong Block Party, which brings visitors together with businesses, non-profit organizations, community groups, crafters, and food vendors for a day that usually kicks off the summer season, had been moved to October and now has become a COVID-19 casualty.

"While things have greatly improved in New Jersey, we still, unfortunately, face much uncertainty and numerous hurdles, including obtaining the permits needed and being able to reasonably transport visitors to and from the park. Since our top priority is the safety of our community, as well as everyone involved in the Block Party, it has become clear we should not move forward with plans for the event this year," The Lake Hopatcong Foundation posted. "The Lake Hopatcong Block Party is one of our favorite days of the year, so we're deeply disappointed we won't be able to offer this unique opportunity, in 2020, to celebrate Lake Hopatcong life at Hopatcong State Park. Our sincere gratitude goes out to our Block Party planning team, we can’t thank them enough for their dedication and willingness to adjust and persevere through these tumultuous times. Finally, we truly sympathize with all the vendors and visitors who were counting on being part of this event and vow to keep working toward a better and brighter Block Party when, once again, we'll all be able to gather safely."

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