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The Gilroy Garlic Festival will not be held this year due to the coronavirus.

The festival announced that after more than four decades they would have to suspend the 2020 event for the safety of everyone in attendance.

"Given the unprecedented national emergency we face and its unknown trajectory, we must put the health and well-being of our community first," the festival told fans.

The festival is postponed until July 23-25, 2021.

"The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association looks forward to welcoming you in 2021 for the best festival ever," said event organizers.

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