DAVIESS CO, Ky (WEHT) The City of Owensboro has announced a change in plans for their Bridge Night event Friday and Saturday.
Due to the continued rise in COVID-19 in the area, they have decided to cancel the in-person event. Instead the ceremonial lighting of the bridge will be live streamed on the City of Owensboro’s website. The online event will begin Friday at 7 p.m.
Director of Public Events Tim Ross said canceling the in-person celebration was in the best interest of the community and an example of minimizing social gatherings.
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(This story was originally published on November 2, 2020)
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