ALEM, Ore. — Drivers should expect road closures, lane restrictions and increased pedestrian traffic in downtown Salem on Saturday, June 13, for the Salem Pride Parade and Block Party.
The City of Salem says street closures around the Oregon State Capitol Mall will begin at 10:30 a.m. The permitted event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with parade route closures expected to remain in place until about 2 p.m. A block party closure will continue until 6 p.m.
The Salem Pride Parade is scheduled to begin at noon near the Capitol Building and travel through downtown Salem, ending at the block party on Liberty Street.
The parade route will include closures on Court Street Northeast between 12th Street Northeast and High Street Northeast, High Street Northeast between Court Street Northeast and State Street, and State Street between High Street Northeast and Front Street. Two blocks of State Street will remain closed between Front Street Northeast and Liberty Street Northeast for the block party.
Liberty Street Northeast and Commercial Street Northeast will remain open to traffic.
Temporary signs will be posted to show road closures and lane restrictions. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, use alternate routes and watch for pedestrians throughout the downtown area.
The city says the closures are intended to protect participants, visitors and residents during the one-day event.
