The Keizer Police Department will be closing River Rd N on Saturday December 9, 2023 for the Keizer Holiday Lights Parade.
Lockhaven Dr N will be closed at 3:00 p.m. to all traffic between River Rd N and McClure St N to establish the parade staging area.
River Rd N will be closed to all north and southbound traffic starting at approximately 6:30 p.m. from Plymouth Dr NE to Lockhaven Dr N. The northbound River Rd traffic will be diverted to Cherry Ave NE via Plymouth Dr NE. Southbound River Rd traffic will be diverted eastbound onto Lockhaven Dr NE.
Prior to the parade kick off, traffic will be periodically allowed to cross River Rd N at Chemawa Rd., Dearborn Ave NE and, Manbrin Dr NE.
The Keizer Holiday Lights parade will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will proceed southbound on River Rd N from Lockhaven Dr N. The parade will end at the intersection of River Rd N and Glynbrook St N. It is expected that River Rd will begin to re-open around 9:00 p.m. as the parade proceeds southbound along River Rd N.
Parade signs advising of the street closure have been posted on River Rd N to remind citizens of the future closure.
For folks preparing parade space ahead of time by placing chairs on the sidewalk, please remember to leave an adequate travel path of at least three feet for use by our wheelchair-bound citizens.
For more information on the parade and parade day events visit: www.keizerchamber.com
