Mystic — Organizers of the 17th annual Mystic Irish Parade, which had been rescheduled from March 22 to Oct. 25, have cancelled the event.

The Mystic Irish Parade Foundation said it made the decision in response to the travel and other restrictions still in place across the state due to the COVID-19 pandemic and “was made out of an abundance of caution.”

“We are sorry to say we’re going to have to cancel the October parade, we had hoped for the best, however the reality of the situation dictates the unfortunate cancelation. We will look forward to the parade on March 21 (2021),” said Neil Ryan, vice president of the parade foundation. “The parade board will be working hard to focus on our 2021 parade.”

Alexis Ann will still preside as grand marshal, and all businesses that signed up as sponsors will be automatically signed up for the 2021 parade.

The parade, which had never been postponed or cancelled, typically boasts more than 2,000 participants and 30,000 spectators.

The parade foundation will still be holding a raffle at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1 at Harp and Hound, 4 Pearl St., for a trip for two to Ireland. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased in advance of the drawing at Irish Eyes in Olde Mistick Village, Harp and Hound, Pizzeta, Friar Tucks, Chapter One Food and Drink, The Whaler’s Inn, Angie’s Pizza & Pier 27 Lounge, and from Ryan’s Pub in Groton.

More information is available at www.mysticirishparade.org or the group’s Facebook page.