Celebrate Annapolis Juneteenth Festival Canceled Amid Environmental Concerns, Organizers Say
Organizers of the Celebrate Annapolis Juneteenth Festival have announced the cancellation of this year’s festival, citing environmental concerns at the event property and what they described as insufficient support from the City of Annapolis. In a public announcement , organizers stated that the event was canceled “due to environmental concerns on the property,” adding that they would “not put anyone in harm’s way.” “To protect the longevity and sustainability of the festival, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s event,” the statement read. Festival organizers also expressed frustration over what they described as a last-minute notification regarding environmental toxins connected to the event site. “It is disappointing that we have to make this decision but the city of Annapolis does not have the capacity to undergird this event,” organizers said in an additional statement. “Hopefully they will engage us for the future if they r...
