From ABC7 New York · · 1m
Nor'easter Canceled Global Citizen Festival
Global Citizen Festival cancels Central Park event due to severe weather forecast.
In brief
Global Citizen Festival cancels Central Park event due to severe weather forecast. Global Citizen Festival cancels Central Park event due to severe weather forecast, offering automatic refunds for ticket holders. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Weather Forecast Update
Extreme weather forecast for New York City this weekend prompted Global Citizen Festival cancellation in Central Park.
Refund Process Details
Ticket holders receive automatic refunds; donors can request refunds via email sent today.
Festival History and Damage
Heavy rain damaged Central Park's Great Lawn in 2023, requiring two months of repairs that Global Citizen covered.
Alternative Location Proposal
New York City councilperson Gale Brewer suggests Randall's Island as a better venue with more parking and existing stage capacity.
City and Organizers' Stance
Global Citizen plans to return to Central Park next year after consulting with NYC Parks and the City of New York.
The bottom line
Global Citizen Festival cancels Central Park event due to severe weather forecast, offering automatic refunds for ticket holders.
