The Candlelight Walk returns down Walton Street on Friday, November 24 at 6:00 p.m. The following day, on Saturday, November 25, the Santa Claus Parade will also take place on Walton Street at 1:00 p.m. Residents are advised of the following traffic, parking, and transit interruptions to accommodate these events:
Road closures
Residents are advised of the following road closures
Friday, November 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to accommodate the Candlelight Walk:
- Walton Street (from Pine Street to Mill Street)
- Queen street (from Walton Street to Augusta Street)
Saturday, November 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to accommodate the annual Santa Claus Parade:
- Bramley Street North and South South (from Charles Street to Trafalgar Street)
- Ridout Street and Walton Street from Toronto Road to Mill Street
- Queen street from Walton Street to Robertson Street
- Augusta Street from Queen Street to Elias Street
Parking restrictions
On Saturday, November 25, residents, business owners, customers, and visitors are asked to keep the following parade and staging areas clear of vehicles from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to allow for spectator viewing.
- Walton Street (from Pine Street to Queen Street)
- Queen Street (from Walton Street to Robertson Street)
- Augusta Street (Queen Street to Elias Street)
- Town Hall parking lot – beginning at 6:00 a.m. on November 25
Please note: Vehicles parked in the restricted areas, during the designated times, will be removed.
Transit reroutes
Residents are advised that Transit Route A and B will be rerouted beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 24 until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 25. Visit the Transit page for a detailed look at the transit reroute map.
More information can be found at porthopesantaclausparade.ca and at porthope.ca/candlelight-festival.
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