Downtown Road Closures on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day Parade

Full-Size Parade Route Map

Beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting until noon on Tuesday, Nov. 11, numerous roads throughout downtown will be closed due to the Veterans Day Parade, sponsored by the American Legion Post 2. The parade begins at 10 a.m.

Parking restrictions will be in effect along the parade route. Drivers should exercise caution and patience along the parade route. The use of alternative routes and marked detours is advised.

Parade Route

• The Veterans Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. at the intersection of W. Romeo B. Garrett Avenue and N. William Kumpf Boulevard. The parade will cross N. William Kumpf Boulevard and travel northeast on S.W. Monroe Street. The parade will head southeast on Main Street, then northeast on N.E. Adams, and conclude at Hamilton Boulevard. Following the parade, a ceremony will be held at the Peoria County Courthouse.

Road Closures - 9 a.m.

• W. Romeo B. Garrett Avenue will be closed between N. Hightower Street and N. William Kumpf Boulevard.

Road Closures - 9:45 a.m.

• N. William Kumpf Boulevard will have intermittent traffic flow directed by the police department at the intersection of W. Romeo B. Garrett Avenue and S.W. Monroe Street.
  
• Monroe Street will be closed between N. William Kumpf Boulevard and Hamilton Boulevard.
  
• Jefferson Avenue will be closed between Fulton Street and Hamilton Boulevard.
  
• Adams Street will be closed between Fulton Street and Hamilton Boulevard.
  
• Main Street will be closed between N.E. Perry Avenue and N.E. Washington Street.
  
• N.E. Madison Avenue will be closed at Hamilton Boulevard.
• Fulton Street will be closed at S.W. Madison Avenue.

Detour Routes

• Through traffic on S.W. Adams Street should utilize S.W. Washington Street from Liberty Street.
  
• Through traffic on N.E. Jefferson Avenue should utilize S.W. Washington Street from Hamilton Boulevard.
• Through traffic on both N.E. Monroe Street and N.E. Madison Avenue should utilize S.W. Washington Street from Hamilton Boulevard.