2020-05-11 Summer Event Cancelations COVID19 Press Release revised052020
For Immediate Release Contact: Ivan Anderholm, Parks & Recreation Director
May 11, 2020 503-675-2548, ianderholm@lakeoswego.city
Jamie Inglis, Parks & Recreation Events Supervisor
503-675-3985, jinglis@lakeoswego.city
City of Lake Oswego Summer Community Event Cancelations
LAKE OSWEGO - It is with a heavy heart that the City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department
announces the cancelation of several summer community events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The
safety of community members, staff, volunteers, vendors and contractors remains the City’s top priority.
Following the press conference from Governor Kate Brown on May 7 that included the recommendation
of cancelation of all large gatherings through September, the City made the decision to cancel the
following events:
• Because of the Brave: Memorial Day Celebration, May 25, 11 a.m., Foothills Park
• Millennium Concert Band, July 3, 7 p.m., Millennium Plaza Park
• Star Spangled Parade and Celebration, July 4, 10 a.m., Millennium Plaza Park
• Independence Day Illumination Concert & Laser Light Show, July 4, 7-10:30 p.m., Foothills Park
• Sunday Moonlight & Music Concerts, July 5-August 23, 6-7:30 p.m., Millennium Plaza Park
• Essential LO Concert, July 8, 7-9:30 p.m., Golf Course
• Wednesday Sounds of Summer Concerts, July 15-29, 7-9 p.m., Foothills Park
• Thursday Movies in the Park, July 23-August 5, Dusk, Millennium Plaza Park
• Howl at the Moon, August 1, 4:30-9:30 p.m., Luscher Farm
• Wednesday Sounds of Summer Concerts, August 5-26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Westlake Park
In addition, with the Lakewood Center’s transition from the large Festival of Arts to smaller programs,
the Parks & Recreation Department’s two Festival of Arts activities, Youth Art Exploratorium on June 26
and the Missoula Children’s Theater on June 26 and 27, have been canceled.
The Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market returns to operation on Saturday, June 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
with numerous safety modifications, including a reduction in footprint, expanded spacing between
vendor booths and cancellation of non-essential programs. For a complete list of alterations, please visit
the Farmers’ Market website, www.lakeoswego.city/farmersmarket.
The City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department continues to be committed to supporting the
health and wellness of the community. Virtual programming is available on the Parks & Recreation
website: www.lakeoswego.city/living-well-connected. Additional alternative programs that prioritize
safety will continue to be explored. For the most up to date information, please visit the Parks &
Recreation website at www.lakeoswego.city/parksrec.
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