has seen a worrying number of event cancellations, culling the list of traditional warm-weather must-do activities down significantly for 2025. The area's BIA swiftly confirmed that at least the first seasonal installment of the much-anticipated monthly street fest would not be taking place. It also noted ongoing concerns surrounding unpermitted vendors and overall safety, as well as "a shift away from the festival's original spirit. "The truth is that producing a festival like this, especially without big sponsors, a BIA or corporate backing, is a delicate balance. Like Oktoberfest, Tamil Fest, Sugar Shack TO Festival and others, they hope to return in 2026, but in the spring rather than the fall, with a tentative date of March 7-8.