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How can we improve? Both are set for the fall now, which may impact the Beale Street Music Festival artist lineup. Griffin said he looks to Memphis in May in the fall to boost civic pride and the local economy. Griffin told FOX13 an announcement on new dates will be made next Friday.

The impact of the novel coronavirus is being felt all across the Mid-South where new cases are being announced every day and new steps are being taken to help limit the spread. By , the event had grown to more than 50, attendees, by , the number had doubled, and in the crowds swelled to , with all three days posting sell-out attendance for the very first time.

During this year, Memphis in May honored all of its previously honored countries, and hosted Ambassadors from each country during its International Gala at The Peabody. After 39 years, Sunset Symphony played its final note in a grand finale celebration. The night included a special performance from the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, several guest appearances and an expanded fireworks extravaganza.

The decision was made by the organization's Board of Directors after several years of studying event trends and analyzing popularity of audience programs around the country.

Memphis in May International Festival celebrated its 40th year in , honoring Canada for a second time In addition, two new events premiered during the festival.

Memphis in May made a surprise announcement for the festival, choosing to salute the City of Memphis and Shelby County for the first time in the organization's year history. The salute coincided with the city's bicentennial festivities. The report, which was released in August , contributed to a third straight year of progressively larger economic impacts on the city of Memphis.

If you're curious how Memphis in May decides on which country to honor every year, you're not alone. Our countries are selected by a small committee of between business leaders, educators, sometimes gallery owners or museum curators, and members of our board.