Maine’s celebration of all things maple is going to be held next month despite the pandemic.

Maine Maple Sunday, the state’s sugary tradition, was postponed last year. But this year it’s going on as scheduled on March 27-28 with precautions recommended by the CDC.

The event normally attracts thousands of people to more than 100 participating sugar shacks. Participants often are allowed to see how maple syrup is made and to sample candy and other products.

“This event is critical to the success of many family businesses and producers in Maine,” said Scott Dunn, president of the Maine Maple Producers Association.