KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced the Parsons' Family Fall Festival, scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed out of an "abundance of caution" for his wife, first lady Teresa Parson, who continues to quarantine at their home in Bolivar, Missouri.
“We are extremely thankful that the First Lady is feeling healthy and no longer experiencing symptoms,” Parson said in a news release Tuesday afternoon. “However, we feel that postponing the Fall Festival is the best decision at this time. I fully support Teresa in taking extra precautions, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the People's House very soon.”
The Parsons plan to combine the festival with their Halloween event at the Missouri Governor's Mansion on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Last Wednesday, both Parson and his wife tested positive for the virus. Parson has reported being asymptomatic while his wife reported mild symptoms.
The Fall Festival event had been scheduled for the final day of the governor's COVID-19 isolation.
