Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce has made the decision to cancel the 2020 Uptown Northampton Street Fair - but has already set a new date for the spring of 2021.

The announcement was made Aug. 14 via Facebook.

“Unfortunately, we are working through unprecedented times, a term that has become all too common as we navigate through COVID-19 and 2020’s challenges,” the Facebook post read. “After much deliberation with the committee and borough, the decision has been made to postpone this event until the spring in hopes that the guidelines for gatherings will be more conducive to maintaining our traditional festival.”

Although the Lehigh Valley is in the green phase of the state’s reopening plan, gatherings of more than 250 people are not permitted. The street fair draws thousands of visitors each year to the borough’s Main Street.

“This decision has been made with an abundance of caution, with the safety of our vendors, community and volunteers in mind,” the post continued.

The Chamber has set a new Uptown Northampton Street Fair date of May 22, 2021.