Memorial Day Looking Much Different During The Coronavirus
CHARLOTTE, NC. —Β The town of Cornelius honoring our nation’s servicemen and women at Veteranβs Monument at Rotary Plaza on Monday. Due to the coronavirus crisis, this year’s ceremony was held virtually.
Many Memorial Day events across the state were canceled because of COVID-19. Some beaches and pools opted to stay closed. Ramsey Creek Beach is usually packed for opening day. Monday it was closed.
Dashawn Chaney brought his family to First Ward Park for the holiday.
βWe wanted to go to the beach. But we canβt do that now because we donβt wanna take any chances with the coronavirus,” says Chaney.
Breweries, doing the best they can on the holiday. Since the state entered phase two, tables are six feet apart at the Olde Mecklenburg Brewery with other sanitization precautions. Many sitting at the beer garden.
Meanwhile, some say this holiday feels different.
βEverything is a little more understated and less festive. I think this time makes me more contemplative. So I would say itβs a little more serious,” says Dilworth ResidentΒ Moses Luski.
