Harbor Splash, an event in which hundreds of people were set to dive into Baltimore’s waterways at Bond Street in Fells Point, has been postponed after intense rainfall. The event is now slated to take place July 19.
Waterfront Partnership, a non-profit organization that holds the event, announced the postponement early Friday morning in a news release. The statement came following an intense rainstorm Thursday afternoon.
“Last night’s rainfall has resulted in less than ideal conditions for a swim Saturday morning,” the release said.
Two hundred people signed up to participate in this year’s Harbor Splash, whose registration has now been transferred to the new date, according to the news release, which also noted that refunds are available upon request.
“Routine water monitoring has found that the Baltimore Harbor meets the Maryland standard for open water swimming so long as it has not rained within 48 hours,” the news release stated.
“While we had to cancel the Baltimore Floatilla last week due to storms and now postpone Harbor Splash, we remain fully committed to the continued restoration and activation of the Baltimore Harbor as a place for recreation, celebration, and connection.” Adam Lindquist, vice president of the Waterfront Partnership, said.
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