Motorists are advised that road closures will be in place on Saturday, February 3, 2024 for the 63nd Annual Vernon Winter Carnival Parade.
The parade route will maintain public access to the downtown transit exchange and minimize disruptions to public transit service. The parade timing and staging areas will remain the same as in years past. Please see the map below for the route information.
The parade staging areas and parade route will remain closed to all traffic from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Drivers are encouraged to use Highway 97 (32nd Street) for north-south travel or use alternate routes if travelling downtown.
The staging area for the parade is 27th Street, between 39th Avenue and 43rd Avenue, as well as surrounding side streets.
The parade begins at 12:00 p.m. at 43rd Avenue and travels southbound on 27th Street, westbound on 30th Avenue, northbound on 29th Street (pass the train station), westbound on 32nd Avenue (past the Civic Plaza and the Museum), northbound on 31st Street, eastbound on 39th Ave for one block, then northbound on 29th Street where it will end on 29th Street at the double roundabouts. Staff will be located at the intersection of 35th Avenue and 31st Street to let emergency vehicles cross.
Temporary changes for Vernon Regional Transit:
Due to road closures around the downtown, Vernon Regional Transit Routes 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 60 will be temporarily affected.
All transit information and route updates are available on BC Transit’s website.
Enjoy the Winter Carnival!
For more information about Vernon Winter Carnival, please visit vernonwintercarnival.com.