The Toronto Caribbean Carnival set for July and August has been cancelled, organizers announced Wednesday night.

“This festival is a labour of love, created by our extraordinary talented artistic stakeholders, and supported by participants, and volunteers, who begin preparation for the spectacular King and Queen show and the Grand Parade six months in advance,” the festival management committee wrote in a statement.

The carnival has taken place in Toronto for the past 52 years.

Organizers hope to gather for a “non-traditional” carnival the weekend of August 1, 2020 should restrictions on gatherings be lifted by July 1.