Be there or be square
Durango is preparing for its biggest party within a party this Friday: the annual Snowdown Light Parade. After a successful ice removal mission (unfortunately, not that kind of ICE removal) Thursday morning, folks are reminded that Main Avenue will be closed this Friday, from 2:30–9 p.m. to facilitate parade staging and route preparation. Throughout the closure, vehicles will be able cross Main at College Drive and 9th Street until 4:45 p.m.
In addition, 5th Street, from Main to Park Elementary, will also be closed for float preparation starting at 1:30 p.m. In a new twist, the dog park will also be closed from 12:30-9 p.m. to set up for this year’s drone show.
The parade will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the drone show.
As usual, parking downtown will be a nightmare, and attendees are urged to walk, bike or use the free shuttle from the fairgrounds to the Transit Center. In addition, Durango Public Transit will be free through Jan. 31, and DuranGO! Micro transit will be free Jan. 30-31, with extended hours to 2 a.m.
All city parking lots and the Transit Center are open for parking and free parking after 6 p.m. The city asks attendees mind any No Parking signs. Violators will be ticketed or towed.
Two first aid and lost child stations will be set up on either side of 7th Street and Main Avenue. Parade goers can also sign up for a temporary CodeRED alert for the parade by texting SNOWDOWN to 24639.
Have fun and be safe out there.
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