North Country Goes Green Irish Festival canceled

Watertown's Irish festival has been postponed, but organizers of the Donegal Beard Contest push...
Watertown's Irish festival has been postponed, but organizers of the Donegal Beard Contest push on. In this photo, contestants in 2018 show their Irish spirit.(WWNY)
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 11:25 AM EST
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WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) - North Country Goes Green has announced the cancelation of the 35th Annual North Country Goes Green Irish Festival.

Organizers said they made the decision “out of an abundance of caution during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.”

The festival was originally scheduled for March 12 through March 14.

The North Country Goes Green academic scholarship will continue for the 2021. Information regarding the scholarship will be sent to schools in March.

All festival events have been canceled including the pageants, Shamrock Run and the Irish Festival Parade.

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