Roads closed in downtown Peterborough for return of St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Run

A number of road closures will be in place for the 20th St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Run in downtown Peterborough on Sunday afternoon.

The 20th-anniversary event returns after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s parade will feature at least 80 floats and be led by grand marshal Dan O’Toole, longtime TV sports announcer and a Peterborough native.

The City of Peterborough says for staging and procession for both events, the following road closures will begin on Sunday at 12:30 p.m.:

• George Street from Parkhill Road West (south side of intersection) to Brock Street
• Murray Street between Aylmer and Water streets
• McDonnel Street between Aylmer and Water streets
• London Street between Aylmer Street and Water Street

A flag-raising event with the Peterborough Irish Canadian Club will be held at City Hall at 1 p.m. The parade and five-kilometre run will start at 2 p.m., travelling south on George Street at McDonnel Street.

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Race day registration and race kit pickup is from noon to 1:15 p.m. at PNC Pub and Grill at 151 Lansdowne St. For more info, visit the event’s website.

A rolling road closure will be in place along George Street from Brock Street to McGill Street during the parade and run. All road closures are expected to be over by 4 p.m.

No parking signs will be posted along George Street in advance of the parade. Spectators are encouraged to park in the following downtown locations:

• King Street Parkade at 202 King St.
• Simcoe Street parking garage at 190 Simcoe St.
• Chambers Lot at 184 Hunter St.
• Reid Lot at 350 Reid St.
• Surface lot at 365 Aylmer St.
• Rehill Lot at 210 Wolfe St.
• Del Crary Lot at 100 George St. N.
• Downie Lot at 336 Downie St.
• Parking in municipal lots and parking garages is free on weekends.

Peterborough Transit says some routes will have detours in place during the road closure period:

• Route 2 Chemong
• Route 4 Weller
• Route 6 Sherbrooke
• Route 7 Lansdowne,
• Community Bus 22 (Blue)
• Community Bus 23 (Red)

Visit peterborough.ca/Transit or call Transit Customer Service at 705-745-0525 for inquiries or details.

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