The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of the temporary street closures and parking restrictions which will be in effect for the Mayor’s annual Christmas Parade.  The parade will be held in Hampden on Sunday, December 8, 2019 starting at 1:00 p.m.

The parade will begin at the intersection of Falls Road and Cold Spring Lane and will travel south along Falls Road, east on W. 36^th Street, north on Chestnut Avenue, west on W. 37^th Street and north on Elm Avenue to 38^th Street where it will disband. 

In preparation for the event, the following streets will be closed on Sunday, December 8, 2019:

• The Falls Road Exit (Exit 8) from northbound Jones Falls Expressway – 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.  Motorists should use the Northern Parkway Exit during this time.
• Falls Road from Hillside Road to W. 36^th Street – 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• W. 36^th Street from Falls Road to Keswick Avenue – 12:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Chestnut Avenue from W. 37^th Street to W. 34^th Street – 12:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

During the event, parking will be restricted along the parade route.  In addition, temporary traffic stops may be implemented for the safety of parade participants and all side streets intersecting the parade route will remain closed during the event.  Motorists should be on the watch for pedestrians while traveling in this vicinity and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

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