The Ocean Way Festival in Santa Monica is canceled before it can begin as organizers say Hurricane Marie causes unsafe conditions on the beach. The festival organizers state that storm surf and runoff lead to significant beach erosion, which makes the event unable to continue as planned.
Both outlets report the decision is driven by safety concerns tied to the storm’s impact. While the details differ only slightly in wording, they consistently describe erosion and related hazards from hurricane conditions as the reason for canceling the inaugural event.
The available reports do not describe any injuries, specific timeline changes, or whether parts of the festival will be rescheduled. They also do not provide additional information on assessments by city officials or emergency management beyond the organizers’ statement that the festival cannot be held safely.
