Marines for Thanksgiving not happening in Cape Fear again due to COVID-19
Port City Java CEO Steve Schnitzler says the tradition will continue next year.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington tradition during Thanksgiving is not happening this year due to COVID-19.
Families in the Cape Fear volunteer to host a Marine or two on Thanksgiving day for a meal and other family traditions.
Schnitzler said this year the Marine Corps will not be sending Marines to the Cape Fear for Thanksgiving due to COVID-19 and vaccine requirements.
Schnitzler said they are excited to do again next year.
UPDATE (11/17 9:30 p.m.): Schnitzler said his organization will not be hosting Marines in the Cape Fear this year because every guest in every household that hosts would have to prove their vaccination status, which Schnitzler says is beyond his ability to guarantee.
Other communities not associated with the program may be hosting Marines this Thanksgiving.
