It is with regret, yet understanding, that the event that was scheduled for 22 March 2020 for the annual parade at the Shrine of Remembrance has now been cancelled due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Message received from the Greek National Day Committee 12/03/2020
We take this opportunity to inform the members of our community and broader Greek Australian public that it is with deep regret that we are informing you of the cancellation of the Independence Day Parade for 2020.
After lengthy discussion, the Organisational Committee for Greek National Day fully understands the potential risk for the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) during this event.
The decision to cancel was also based on information provided by Medical Practitioners, the Ministry of Health, and a lot of feedback from the general School population. The committee has not taken this decision lightly, however, understands that the safety of our community is paramount.
We recognize that the timing of this decision may have significantly inconvenienced many of you. However, this decision was made from deep concern for the health and well-being of our children, Grandparents and the greater Greek community as well as the Melbourne community at large.
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