CNN —An epic festival in Las Vegas featuring a lineup that included Alica Keys, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson and Gwen Stefani was canceled on the eve of its opening due to high winds.
According to the “Lovers & Friends” festival’s official website, “organizers have been monitoring the weather for several days and proactively preparing for a windy Saturday.
However, the National Weather Service has now issued a High Wind Warning, including dangerous 30-35 mph sustained winds with gusts potentially more than 60 mph.”“Following advice from the National Weather Service and in consultation with local public officials, we must make the safest decision for our fans, artists, and staff, and cancel tomorrow’s Lovers & Friends Festival,” the statement posted on Friday continued.
“This was an incredibly heartbreaking decision to make as we are aware that fans have traveled from all over the world to enjoy this incredible lineup of superstars and have been looking forward to this event for several months,” the statement added.
The one-day fest, which was to have taken place at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, started in 2022.
Persons:
Alica Keys, Mary J, Blige, Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefani, ”, “ We’ve, Keys, Jackson, Stefani, Usher, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Nelly Furtado
Organizations:
CNN, National Weather Service, Friends, Las
Locations:
Las Vegas