The largest St. Patrick’s Day-related event in Milwaukee is being halted for 2020 in the wake of COVID-19.
The Annual Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade, scheduled for Saturday, will be canceled, as announced jointly by the City of Milwaukee, Westown Association and the Shamrock Club.
“The safety and health of our patrons and participants is always our priority,” said Stacie Callies, Executive Director of Westown Association in a statement.
“This was a difficult decision, but all parties want to ensure we are doing our part to help prevent the spread of the disease. This decision was made out of abundant concern for the 30,000 people that come to downtown Milwaukee each year to celebrate with us.”
“This was a challenging decision given the amount of planning and work that has gone into this event, which was to be the 60th Anniversary celebration of the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin,” said Mike Boyle, the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin Parade Director in the same statement.
“On behalf of the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin and Westown Association, we want to thank all of our sponsors, participants, volunteers and patrons for their support of the event and this decision.”