Taste of Cincinnati moved to Independence Day weekend

Taste of Cincinnati is moving later in the year due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The annual kickoff for summer in downtown Cincinnati will be held Independence Day weekend, as opposed to Memorial Day weekend.

The postponement is due to measures in place to stop the spread of COVID-19, event organizers said.

Are you bummed about the news? Taste of Cincinnati is inviting the community to participate in Virtual Taste of Cincinnati, "an in- and near-home culinary experience" on April 3-5.

It's like Taste of Cincinnati but with way more social distancing and more time on your computer or phone.

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"Festivalgoers are asked to order carryout, drive-thru and delivery from favorite restaurants, food trucks and Findlay Market vendors, use technology to gather virtually, and share dishes on social media with the hashtag #VirtualTasteCincy," organizers said.

Taste of Cincinnati partners, menus and special offers will be regularly updated at virtual.tasteofcincinnati.com. Hours for this weekend’s event are 11 a.m.-8 p.m., each day.

Other highlights of Virtual Taste of Cincinnati include: