Damage caused by Hurricane Helene leads to cancellation of seafood festival

CEDAR KEY, Fla. (WCJB) – An annual festival in Cedar Key is now canceled after the island was devastated by Hurricane Helene.

In a social media post, Cedar Key Lion’s Club officials announced the cancellation of the 54th annual Cedar Key Lions Seafood Festival due to Helen’s damage to town infrastructure.

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In the past, the festival celebrated the town’s fishing heritage by hosting a weekend of local food vendors, arts and crafts exhibits, live music and a parade.

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