The Dalles, OR — The annual Distinguished Citizen’s Award banquet has been rescheduled for Feb. 29 and ticket sales are reopened, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Highstreet Insurance & Financial Services, announced.

The banquet is now set for leap day — which “transforms our celebration into a unique, once-in-four-years event,” read a press release. “This special date promises to add an extra layer of excitement to our prestigious event, where we will honor the remarkable achievements of our local luminaries. All the original features of the banquet, including the awards ceremony, guest speakers, and entertainment, will take place as initially planned.”