Brookhaven announces Cherry Blossom Festival cancellation

Brookhaven, GA, March 12, 2020 – The City of Brookhaven announces the cancellation of the 2020 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, March 28 and 29, in an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 virus, which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11. The Cherry Blossom Festival 5K scheduled for March 21 is also cancelled.

“While we are disappointed with the cancellation this year of our signature event, Brookhaven also strives to protect the health of all of our residents and visitors, and especially those most vulnerable,” said Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst. “I want to thank all of our partners for their diligence and understanding. The Cherry Blossom Festival will return next year, and I look forward to working with everyone to plan another amazing party.”

The City of Brookhaven advises residents to continue following these preventative measure recommendations from the Georgia Department of Public Health:

• Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

For more guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the State and County health departments, visit www.BrookhavenGA.gov/Community/Page/CoronaVirus-Information