State bicentennial celebration postponed until next year; parade set for 2021 in Lewiston-Auburn

SUN JOURNAL • June 9, 2020

Due to uncertainty and safety concerns surrounding public gatherings during the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Maine Bicentennial Commission announced Monday it was postponing its many events celebrating Maine’s 200th anniversary until 2021. Tentative dates, pending any pandemic restrictions in place at that time, are below:

  • Maine Statehood Day Ceremony: Sunday, March 14, 2021, Augusta

  • State of Maine Bicentennial Parade: Saturday, May 15, 2021, Auburn and Lewiston

  • Sailing ships events: summer 2021, ports along the Maine coast

  • Maine200 Innovation Expo: Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, Portland

  • Maine200 Time Capsule sealing ceremony, fall 2021, TBA