The Town of Tecumseh, in consultation with the Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach, has cancelled the annual Victoria Day Fireworks event scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the Optimist Park in Tecumseh.

“Over the last month we have had to significantly scale back the community events scheduled in an ongoing effort to reduce exposure to COVID-19,” said Gary McNamara, Mayor of Tecumseh. “As a result of the ongoing pandemic and physical distancing orders from the health unit and provincial authorities, we have worked with our partners at St. Clair Beach to cancel the annual fireworks show.”

The Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach has hosted the annual fireworks show for the past 42 years in Tecumseh. The Town of Tecumseh and Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach will look to reschedule the event once physical distancing and social gathering restrictions are lifted.

“The members of the Optimist Club are proud to serve the community through the various events and fundraisers we coordinate throughout the year,” said Richard Zarour, President of the Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach. “We are a community organization that promotes an active interest in good government and civic affairs and as such we need to do our part during this health crisis”.

Tecumseh Fire and Rescue Service reminds residents hosting their own fireworks shows to keep in mind not only physical/social distancing but also safe fire practices.

Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (Town of Tecumseh).

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Media Contacts:

Paul Anthony, Director Parks & Recreation Services, 519-735-4756 Ext. 423

Kerri Rice, Manager Recreation Programs and Events,

Event Contact:

Richard Zarour, President, Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach, 519-564-0677