On December 1, starting at 5 p.m. citizens are welcome to attend Santa's Parade of Lights in Stratford.
The parade will take a scenic route around the Avon River, starting at Hillcrest Drive and William Street, moving east along William Street to Lakeside Drive North, across the Festival bridge, then west along Lakeside Drive to the area in front of the Tom Patterson Theatre.
More than 50 floats are expected to participate, and Santa Claus will be in the final one.
For the safety of parade participants and spectators, a number of temporary road closures will be in place from approximately 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1.
The closures include:
William Street from Waterloo Street to Martin Street
Hillcrest Drive from Delamere Avenue to William Street
Denison Street
Lakeside Drive North from Martin Street to Lakeside Drive
Lakeside Drive from Lakeside Drive North to Waterloo Street
Veterans Drive from Waterloo Street to York Street
We urge all motorists to drive cautiously when travelling near the parade route, and obey all road closure signs.
Those driving to the parade and parking nearby are asked to please be respectful of residents in surrounding neighbourhoods, and take care not to block or interfere with driveways.
The parade is co-ordinated by the Stratford and District Saddle Club, Bethel Pentecostal Church and the City of Stratford.
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