North Iowans around the area flocked to Music Man Square in Mason City for birthday festivities to honor the late composer Meredith Willson on Wednesday.
It s almost time to pack your umbrella, sunscreen, personal fan, candy bag, cold sodas, snacks picnic blanket, lawn chairs, sweatshirt, hot cocoa, sunglasses, and comfortable shoes.
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Vaccinations encouraged
COVID-19 vaccinations are encouraged for festival attendees, a press release from the Mason City Chamber of Commerce said. Festival-goers who receive their COVID-19 vaccination this week will be fully-vaccinated by the time of the festival, the release advised. According to the CG Public Health officials, ample doses of the vaccine are available at distribution points throughout Cerro Gordo County and North Iowa.
For more information about the North Iowa Band Festival, visit www.nibandfest.com.Â
A Reverse Parade was held in downtown Mason City on Thursday, in the spirit of the canceled 2020 North Iowa Band Festival. Lisa Grouette