The 2021 Saint Patricks’ Day Parade on Delaware Avenue in Buffalo is canceled.

The UIAA said they made the hard decision to cancel the parade scheduled for Sunday, March 14^th.

“We take very seriously our responsibility to help flatten the corona virus curve to keep our community safe,” the UIAA said in a statement.  “Since 1940, the United Irish American Association has been dedicated to honoring Saint Patrick and the display of Irish Catholic contributions to the Western New York community through the parade.”

The organization says they are proud of the annual tradition and look forward to a return in 2022.

“We are happy to be working with the City of Buffalo and County of Erie during this global health pandemic,” the organization said. “We are looking forward to having the flag of Ireland raised with our great American Flag again this March in front of City Hall.”