With around 800 vehicles rolling in to Penticton for the Peach City Beach Cruise, the City is reminding residents about upcoming road closures and opportunities to get involved.
This event begins on Friday, June 20, showcasing hundreds of hot rod, antique and classic cars. It also includes live entertainment, vendors and a beverage garden set up over the weekend at Gyro Park, as well as the Beach Cruise from Skaha Lake Park to Okanagan Lake Park on Friday night, starting at 5 p.m.
Drivers heading downtown should anticipate multiple road closures and limited parking availability – and are reminded to watch for on-site signage. This includes the closure of Lakeshore Drive from Veterans Way to Riverside Drive starting early Friday morning until Saturday at midnight. Access to the Lakeside Hotel is available at Veterans Way.
Anyone planning to visit Penticton City Hall on Friday, June 20 should be aware that the 100-block of Main Street will be closed to all vehicles.
Also, sections of Martin Street, Winnipeg Street, Power Street and Churchill Street will be temporarily closed, with local access only. Access Pier Watersports through the Lakeside Hotel parking lot. On Saturday, the 200-300 blocks of Main Street, Front Street and Backstreet Blvd will also be closed for the markets until 3 p.m.
For the full schedule of events, visit peachcitybeachcruise.ca.
For a map of road closures, visit penticton.ca/road-closures. For bus route information, visit bctransit.com.
