PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Organizers of the Newport St. Patrick’s Day parade are looking at postponing this year’s event until September since it looks increasingly unlikely it can go on in March.

Organizing committee chair Dennis Sullivan tells The Newport Daily News that the committee submitted a letter to the city on Tuesday suggesting a September date for the annual festivities.

The parade is traditionally held the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day in March.

Mayor Jeanne Marie Napolitano says she does not believe the parade can be held safely in March.

Last year’s parade was supposed to be the 64th annual before it was canceled.