The City of Benicia has canceled the Torchlight Parade and Fourth of July events this year due to COVID-19.

Torchlight Parade and 4th of July events canceled

BENICIA – On Friday, April 24, the Solano County Public Health Official extended the shelter at home health order and directive through Sunday, May 17, 2020, to continue directing individuals to stay at home except to get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care and to engage in essential activities and work. The County’s health order extension is in line with the Governor’s orders and works to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease in the community.

In accordance with the requirement to follow orders issued by Solano County, City of Benicia offices, building and facilities will remain closed in compliance with the extension of the order at least through May 17. In addition, Benicia Parks and Community Services Department has canceled all classes, programs, activities and indoor and outdoor rentals for the month of May.

The annual Citywide Yard Waste and Weed Abatement Clean-up event, which occurs in early May, has been rescheduled to June. A date will be announced as soon as plans are finalized.

Due to the need to keep crowds to a minimum and enforce social distancing, Benicia’s Torchlight Parade and 4th of July events, co-sponsored by Benicia Main Street and the City of Benicia, have been canceled. Additional events that draw crowds are under review.

For up-to-date information about the City of Benicia’s response to COVID-19, please go to https://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/coronavirus.

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