Canada Day fireworks have been postponed in Charlottetown’s Victoria Park because of bad weather.
City officials say the fireworks will be held Tuesday at 10 p.m.
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They say public safety is the city’s number one concern and the decision was not made lightly.
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They thank the public for their patience and understanding.
Charlottetown Fire Department says the Canada Day fireworks show in Victoria Park is one of largest in Canada, requiring a significant amount of set up time.
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Environment Canada shows Charlottetown has been seeing a steady drizzle for the past 24 hours, which are forecast to end this morning.
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