Early River Raisin Festival activities were scrapped due to the weather, but after looking at weather projections, organizers are forecasting good times and family fun for this weekend.
It was hoped that the carnival would be running by Wednesday, but the installation was slowed by intense heat Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday's early evening rain showers prevented the carnival from operating and caused festival organizers to cancel the free movie night planned for Thursday evening.
But organizers are thrilled, because the rain chased away the stifling heat that's kept many area residents indoors by their trusty air conditioners. This weekend's weather calls for sun and temperatures in the 80s.
"We're going to have a great weekend," said Joyce Fetzer, president of the River Raisin Festival's organizing committee. "The weather is going to be gorgeous. People are looking for an excuse to get out of the house and have fun and that's what we're all about."
