The New London Sailfest, which was slated to be held July 12 and 13, has been canceled due to "the city’s budget constraints."

New London’s premier summertime event is going to look a bit different this year. The food, the rides, the games. That was all part of Sailfest for the last 45 years. But according to the event organizer,

NEW LONDON, Conn. (WFSB) - New London’s Sailfest festival has been canceled. According to the executive director of the Downtown New London Association, Barbara J, Neff, the festival has been canceled due to the city’s budget constraints affecting public safety and city services.

NEW LONDON, Conn. — The annual Sailfest in New London has been canceled for this summer, with city officials citing budget constraints as the main reason. Event organizers said the city's budget for funding public safety for Sailfest is limited, and there isn't enough available to " [ensure] a safe and successful event."