Garden Grove cancels Strawberry Festival due to coronavirus fears

Looking to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the 62nd annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival is cancelled for this Memorial Day weekend.
The four-day festival each year includes a parade, carnival rides, performances and the biggest strawberry shortcake in the world. This year’s event was scheduled for May 22-25.
But following recommendations from local and state entities, as well as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Association dec