Downtown Christmas Parade: Residents Encouraged to Park and Ride

Location: 
Downtown Area
Start Date: 
Sunday, November 29, 2015 - 8:00am to 3:00pm
The 2015 Annual Downtown Christmas Parade takes place on Sunday Nov. 29 at noon, organized by Downtown St. John’s.
 
Residents attending the parade are encouraged to take advantage of Metrobus Park and Ride. Starting at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29, Park and Ride will operate FREE of charge, from two locations;
  • From Confederation Building parking lot, Prince Phillip Drive, drop off at Bannerman Road.
  • From the NL Housing Building, 2 Canada Drive, drop off at Mile One Centre.

Return Shuttles will begin operating immediately following the parade.
 
GoBus users can book their ride by calling 368-8887, TTY 368-1620, by email gobus@mvtcanada.com or text, 765-5847. GoBus drop off and pick up location is on George Street. The accessible viewing area will be located at 354 Water Street and the designated parking area is located on George Street.
 
Due to the parade, please note the following parking restrictions and tow away zones, beginning at 8 a.m. on Sunday Nov.29 until 3 p.m.
 
NO PARKING - TOW AWAY
Factory Lane - both sides
Plymouth Road - both sides
Duckworth Street - both sides Cavendish Square to Prescott Street
Prescott Street - both sides Gower Street to Water Street
Water Street - both sides Prescott Street to Springdale Street
Circular Road – north side Monkstown Road to Kings Bridge Road/Empire Avenue
Bannerman Road - west side
 
ROAD CLOSURES                                                                                     
Duckworth Street – Temperance Street to Prescott Street – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Duckworth Street – Church Hill to Prescott Street – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Water Street – Prescott Street to Waldegrave Street/Harbour Drive – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Water Street – Waldegrave Street/Harbour Drive to Hamilton Avenue – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Empire Avenue - Forest Road to Quidi Vidi Road – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Factory Lane – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Forest Road - Kings Bridge Road to Empire Avenue – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cavendish Square/Ordnance Street – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Prescott Street - Gower Street to Water Street – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Queen Street – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
George Street – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Waldegrave Street – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Springdale Street – Water Street to New Gower Street – 9 a.m. to 2:30 pm
George Street West – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.