55th annual Water Follies canceled

TRI-CITIES, Wash- The Water Follies board of directors has decided to cancel the 55th annual event.

The board met Monday evening and opted to pull the plug after postponing it in June from its original July 28th date.

“Unfortunately, with Governor Inslee extending the pause on the phased approach to reopening at least until July 28th, and with the Tri-Cities area stuck in a modified phase 1, there is no way the Columbia Cup can happen. We are looking into a potential “drive-in” air show for 2020, and we working with the Benton Franklin Health Department on the requirements to make that happening,” says Kathy Powell, event director. 

The board is exploring options for an air show that is safe and possible within the guidelines of Safe Start Washington.