Local event cancelled for the summer

ALPENA, Mich.— More community events continue to be cancelled this year and the Thunder Bay Maritime Festival is another one of those events to be added to the list. The festival was scheduled for July 3rd and the 4th, but now both days are cancelled due to public health safety.

This includes the chalk art contest, cardboard boat race and the battle of the paddles and craft beer tasting activities. Each year the festival honors   maritime heritage and Independence day.

Thunder bay National Marine Sanctuary members plan to have the event next year.