UPDATE: Rain cancels Queen City Ex parade Tuesday

Despite organizers saying the parade would march on, rain or shine, the Queen City Ex has been cancelled Tuesday night.

The parade would have kicked off the event 7 p.m. on Tuesday before the gates officially open Wednesday at noon.

The decision was made around 4:30 p.m. The organizers said it was due to winds topping 65 kilometres per hour.

“The one thing we cannot control is the weather; however, in situations like this the safety of the fans, participants and staff take priority over all else,” said Josh Shaw,  the event coordinator for the QCX, in a news release.

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The gates for the fair will open Wednesday at noon as scheduled.

With files from News Talk Radio’s Andrew Shepherd.

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Due to safety concerns & adverse weather tonight’s #QCXParade & Fireworks have been cancelled. We apologize & appreciate your understanding

— Queen City Ex (@Queencityex) July 28, 2015