Palestine businesses react to rodeo cancellation
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We're seeing it every day...summer events being canceled due to covid-19.
One of the most recent cancelations was a labor day tradition in palestine, illinois.
//////// news 10 bureau chief gary brian tells us how local businesses are being affected by the loss of being affected by the loss of the pioneer city rodeo.
Gar} "every year visitors flood into palestine for labor day weekend.
However this year looks to be a lot different thanks to covid-19."
Officals have announced the pioneer city rodeo has been canceled for 2020.
The decision was a financial one due to the pandemic.
Folks with the rodeo say it takes a lot of funding to put the event on.
A small turnout could mean a hit on funding next year's rodeo.
The event brings in thousands of tourists to the small town.
A large parade on labor day caps off the fun.
Businesses i spoke with say they will still be ok this year.
One of those businesses is the village inn.
The resturaunt usually serves buffets all weekend long for campers.
"we'll be ok that way.
You know it cost a lot to have more people come in.
Of course then you have more help and stuff to pay for.
More food."
Owner cynthia bantican says the real loss is missing out of her usual customers she sees every year.
Gar} "a decision about the labor day parade is expected to come some time in july.
In palestine, gary brian news 10."