Red, White and Boo: City Cancels Fourth of July Celebration at Woodlawn Lake Park
June 17, 2020 - West Side
Promoting the general welfare. The City of San Antonio’s annual Fourth of July Celebration at Woodlawn Lake Park has been canceled this year as the number of Covid-19 cases climbs to 5,142. Photo: Jade Esteban Estrada.
By Jade Esteban Estrada - Staff Writer, San Antonio Sentinel
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- July 4th at Woodlawn Lake Park has been canceled due to Covid-19
- 5,142 cases of Covid-19 in San Antonio and 90 deaths
- City parks and trails will remain open
As a cautionary measure to help slow the spread of Covid-19, San Antonio Parks and Recreation and the San Antonio Parks Foundation announced Tuesday that the City of San Antonio’s official Fourth of July Celebration and fireworks show at Woodlawn Lake Park has been canceled this year.
“We have to remain vigilant to contain this virus,” said Mayor Ron Nirenberg in a press release. “The actions we take now will ensure that we are all around for holidays and celebrations next year. We can still celebrate responsibly this year by practicing physical distancing or wearing a face covering or mask when keeping a distance isn’t possible.”
As of Wednesday evening, the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District has reported 5,142 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Bexar County. The death toll has reached 90.
"While we’re disappointed that we won’t be hosting a celebration this year, we know this is the best decision for the health and well-being of our community during this COVID-19 environment,” noted Mary Jane Verette, President and CEO of the San Antonio Parks Foundation in a statement.
Although the traditional festivity is off the 2020 calendar, City parks and trails will remain open over the holiday weekend. The City reminds the public to practice physical distancing from others when visiting City parks and trails.
Jade Esteban Estrada is a staff writer at the San Antonio Sentinel, where he covers public health and other citywide issues. He can be reached at jade@sasentinel.com.