Springfield postpones World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast due to COVID concerns Updated Apr 01, 1:02 PM; Posted Apr 01, 10:39 AM People stand in line for pancakes while others dine at the World's Largest Pancake Breakfast in downtown Springfield in May 2019. (Steven E. Nanton photo) Facebook Share The breakfast in downtown Springfield was planned for May 15, prior to the postponement. This is the second year the event could not be held in mid May due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The health and safety of our community is of the utmost importance,” said Judy Matt, president of Spirit of Sp...