The Hays City Band, which has maintained an annual tradition of performing a concert at Old Fort Hays on July 4, will not be presenting a program this year due to a variety of reasons.

The band plans to revisit the situation for the summer of 2016 and come up with a viable option that again offers live music to the Hays community during the holiday period.

The group appreciates the community’s support, and thanks everyone for their understanding in this year’s situation.

Jeff Jordan, Hays