Del Ray Halloween Parade Canceled
Organizers said concern for safety and welfare of neighbors and participants in the face of Hurricane Sandy prompted the cancellation. However, some related events are still being held.
The Del Ray Halloween Parade is canceled for the first time in its storied history. The Del Ray Business Association announced the cancellation Friday morning after consulting with city officials about the looming Hurricane Sandy and the effects it could have on the area. The governor declared Virginia in a state of emergency on Friday morning in preparation for the Frankenstorm. “After consultation with city officials and reviewing the potential for rain during parade times and strong winds and with our primary concern being for the safety and welfare of our neighbors and participants, the decision to cancel was reached,” said a statement from parade Co-chairs Gayle Reuter and Carol Bailey. The parade was scheduled for Sunday afternoon. …
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Don Posson
1:10 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
I think the OVERLY disappointed parents are the real spoiled kids in this situation. I look forward to thia parade every year myself but as a responsible adult I realize we put responsible adults in charge of these things to make a very hard call to protect the health and welfare of our children. I salute the decision of those folks who put in so many hours on this, I look forward to next years … more ›