The city is reminding motorists of road closures in effect to accommodate the Grey Cup Festival Santa Claus Parade on Sat., Nov. 28. Closures are expected to last until about 11:00 p.m.
As there will be increased vehicle traffic and pedestrian activity near the parade route, all travel downtown will be affected. The city is reminding people to allow for extra time when commuting to their desired destinations.
Starting at 2:00 p.m.:
• Portage Avenue will be closed from Sherbrook Street to Main Street
• Portage Avenue East will be closed from Main Street to Westbrook Street
• Hargrave Street will be closed at the intersection of Portage Avenue
• Colony Street, Vaughn Street, Kennedy Street, Edmonton Street, Garry Street, and Fort Street will be closed at Portage Avenue
Starting at 3:15 p.m.:
• Main Street southbound will be closed between McDermot Avenue and Graham Avenue
• Main Street northbound will be closed between St. Mary Avenue and Portage Avenue
• Pioneer Avenue westbound will be closed between Main Street and Westbrook Street
• Westbrook Street southbound will be closed between Portage Avenue East and William Stephenson Way
• William Stevenson Way eastbound will be closed between Main Street and Waterfront Drive
• Carlton Street, Donald Street, and Smith Street will all be closed at Portage Avenue.
Visit Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade for more information.
Transit re-routes:
Transit re-routes will be in effect from approximately 12:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. for buses operating in the areas close to the parade.
For route and schedule information, visit Winnipeg Transit or contact 311, or email at 311@winnipeg.ca.
