Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced now is not the time for celebration, it’s a time to stay home and protect ourselves and others. He says for that reason they will press pause on Manitoba 150 celebrations by postponing the remaining Manitoba 150 events such as the Manitoba 150 concert.  He says Manitobans will have the chance to fully enjoy events when we’re on the other side of their pandemic and boy will we have something to celebrate at that time.

Pallister adds he looks forward to welcoming Manitobans and Canadians from here and abroad in 2021 when we can celebrate together what Manitoba has to offer.  He noted all groups with planned celebrations will be able to recover their costs and prepare for the celebration next year. Organizations with questions about events and funding should email artsbranch@gov.mb.ca.