Wantagh 4th Of July Parade Will Not Happen This Year

WANTAGH, NY — The annual Wantagh Fourth of July parade has been canceled, adding to a list of countless other celebrations and parades that have been nixed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

In a letter to the community, the Wantagh Fourth of July Parade Committee said the event was canceled due to the pandemic, which has sickened over 356,000 New Yorkers, including 284 confirmed cases in Wantagh, 168 in North Wantagh and 225 in Seaford as of Friday morning.

"Due to the state's guidelines because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the committee has voted to cancel the 2020 July 4th Parade," organizers said. "We did this regrettably, but the safety & well-being of the parade participants and spectators must be our main concern."

The parade is expected to return next year and be held Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 10 a.m. on Park Avenue.

Organizers asked that those able donate toward next year's festivities to cover expenses associated with running the event, including insurance, permits, show-mobile and awards. Checks can be made payable to the Wantagh July 4th Parade Committee and mailed to 775 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, 11793.

"Especially on this July 4th, please remember to be thankful that we are Americans," organizers said. "Until next year's parade, may God keep you & your families safe and may God Bless America!"