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Nor’easter Cancels New York’s Global Citizen Festival

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 2:15 AM UTC · How we work

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Organizers Cancel Festivals

Organizers cancel New York’s Global Citizen and All Things Go festivals due to a nor'easter.
Connecticut’s Bristol Mum Festival cancels Friday-Sunday events because of high winds and heavy rain.
Maryland’s Oceans Calling Festival cancels and promises refunds within 30 days.
Maine’s Old Orchard Beach Fall Fest and Poland Heritage Day cancel due to forecasted storms.
Wind advisory predicts gusts up to 50 mph for most of New York City through Sunday.

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Organizers Cancel Festivals

Organizers cancel New York’s Global Citizen and All Things Go festivals due to a nor'easter.
Connecticut’s Bristol Mum Festival cancels Friday-Sunday events because of high winds and heavy rain.
Maryland’s Oceans Calling Festival cancels and promises refunds within 30 days.
Maine’s Old Orchard Beach Fall Fest and Poland Heritage Day cancel due to forecasted storms.
Wind advisory predicts gusts up to 50 mph for most of New York City through Sunday.

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