Organizers were hoping OZY Fest would be hot — but not this hot. The New York City festival has been canceled due to heat, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced.
The New York City festival has been canceled due to heat, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday afternoon.Scheduled for this weekend in Central Park, the cultural festival, now in its fourth year, had a lineup that included John Legend, Trevor Noah, Megan Rapinoe, Padma Lakshmi, Malcolm Gladwell, Spike Lee and Mark Cuban.
"This weekend is going to be hot! We're committed to making sure everyone is safe and comfortable. Please plan accordingly. pic.twitter.com/Rkd19hZcRDRead MoreThe cancellation appeared to come as a surprise; as recently as 30 minutes before the announcement, OZY Fest tweeted,"A limited number of Sunday tickets and weekend passes are still available, be sure to get yours today.
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