This year, the Fête des Loges will not take place. A health protocol was developed with the fairgrounds, but the city of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is not in a position to apply it, assures its mayor.
“I have not obtained any commitment and firm guarantees from the government allowing me to maintain the Fête des Loges this year, writes Arnaud Pericard, the mayor of this commune of Yvelines, in a press release relayed by The Parisian. Our city cannot bear sole responsibility the organization of such an event in such a sensitive context. “He would not have obtained the necessary guarantees from the prefecture.
The organization of this 368th edition was complicated. In addition to very strict sanitary measures to be respected, the town hall could not bear the financial cost of the Fête des Loges.
A heavy blow for the fairgrounds
“The loss could reach 700,000 euros this year due to a reduced format over time as well as the number of fairground attendants present. The cost of the health crisis will amount to several million for the city which cannot cope with new expenses “, continues the mayor. A heavy blow for the fairgrounds, who have already had to deal with the cancellation of the Throne Fair.
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