City of Peoria, IL
11/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/04/2024 09:22
Downtown Road Closures on Monday, November 11, for Veterans Day Parade
Beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting until noon on Monday, November 11, numerous roads throughout Downtown will be closed due to the Veterans Day Parade sponsored by the American Legion Post 2. The parade begins at 10 a.m.
Parking restrictions will be in effect along the parade route. Drivers should exercise caution and patience along the parade route. The use of alternative routes and marked detours is advised.
Parade Route
• The Veterans Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. at the intersection of W. Romeo B. Garrett Avenue and N. William Kumpf Boulevard. The parade will cross N. William Kumpf Boulevard and travel northeast on S.W. Monroe Street. The parade will head southeast on Main Street before heading northeast on N.E. Adams and ending at Hamilton Boulevard. Following the parade, a ceremony will be held at the Peoria County Courthouse.
Road Closures - 9 a.m.
• W. Romeo B. Garrett Avenue will be closed between N. Richard Pryor Place and N. William Kumpf Boulevard.
• N. Hightower Street will be closed at W. Romeo B. Garrett Avenue.
Road Closures - 9:45 a.m.
• N. William Kumpf Boulevard will have intermittent traffic flow directed by the police department at the intersection of W. Romeo B. Garret Avenue and S.W. Monroe Street.
• S.W. Monroe Street will be closed at N. William Kumpf Boulevard.
• Fulton Street will be closed at S.W. Madison Avenue.
• Main Street will be closed at N.E. Perry Avenue.
• N.E. Monroe Street will be closed at Hamilton Boulevard.
• N.E. Madison Avenue will be closed at Hamilton Boulevard.
• N.E. Jefferson Avenue will be closed at Hamilton Boulevard.
• S.W. Adams Street will be closed between Fulton Street and Hamilton Boulevard.
• Main Street will be closed at N.E. Washington Street.
Detour Routes
• Through traffic on S.W. Adams Street should utilize S.W. Washington Street from Liberty Street.
• Through traffic on N.E. Jefferson Avenue should utilize S.W. Washington Street from Hamilton Boulevard.