Carthage Maple Leaf Festival on, parade off

While the Carthage Maple Leaf Festival will go on, a big component of the event will not take place. Read the full press release below:

The Carthage Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that the Maple Leaf Festival will be held this year with a few key changes. Vendor booth spaces including concessions, art & crafts, and non-profit groups will be positioned around the entire perimeter of the Square and extending off the Square to ensure social distancing.

Due to a lack of entry participants, the Maple Leaf Parade will be suspended for this year. Additionally, due to travel restrictions on many schools in the area and thus a lack of schools able to compete, the Maple Leaf Band Festival will also be suspended for the 2020 Festival.