Pride Parade Road Closures on Saturday June 15

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, the River District will welcome the 2024 Pride Parade, Street Fair, and Vendor Market. Motorists through the River District may experience delays to allow the safe passage of the parade. Businesses will remain accessible throughout the closures. Parking is available in nearby municipal lots and on-street where permitted. 

Beginning at 12:30 pm, the following roads will be closed until approximately 3:30 pm:

• 2nd Avenue East from 8th Street East to 9th Street East
• 2nd Avenue East from 9th Street East to 10th Street East
• 2nd Avenue East from 10th Street East to 11th Street East
• 1st Avenue East from 8th Street East to 9th Street East
• 8th Street East from 1st Avenue East to 2nd Avenue East 

Beginning at 1:30 pm, the following roads will be closed until approximately 7:00 pm:

• 1st Avenue West from 8th Street West to 9th Street West 
• Municipal Lot 8 (west of 1st Avenue East)

All road users are reminded to remain alert and use caution when travelling through the area to ensure the continued safety of all roadway users.

The City of Owen Sound is dedicated to providing information to ensure that residents of affected areas are well-informed about interruptions.

For more information, please contact Lara Widdifield, Director of Public Works and Engineering, at 519-376-4440 ext. 1201 or email to lwiddifield@owensound.ca.

Quick Facts:

• Pride Parade, Street Fair, and Vendor Market will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2024
• Parade route road closures will begin at 12:30 pm through approximately 3:30 pm
• Street Fair & Vendor Market closures will begin at 1:30 pm through approximately 7:00 pm 
• Businesses will remain accessible throughout the closures.
• Parking is available in nearby municipal lots and on-street where permitted. 

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