Last Updated on November 24, 2024 6:46 pm
For the first time the Boone Holiday Parade will be held at night. The event will take place on Saturday, December 14th at 6 pm.
Mark Freed, Cultural Resources Director for the Town of Boone, shared with WataugaOnline, “For a couple years, several community members have asked about doing a night parade because they like the idea of using lights to decorate floats. Our downtown looks beautiful and festive once everyone has decorated – street poles, storefronts, etc. Also, some community members who work during the day on Saturday might have an opportunity to attend or participate this year.”
He added, “We have not made a decision for any future years at this point, but we are excited to try the night parade this year as we celebrate the holiday season with our community.”
ROAD CLOSURES:
-Affected streets will close promptly at 6 p.m.
-King Street will be closed between Poplar Grove Connector and Hardin Street/Blowing Rock Road.
-Side streets will be blocked off along the parade route – including Green St, Straight St, Water St, Burrell St, Linney St, Depot St, Grand Blvd, Appalachian St, College St, Cherry Dr, and Coffey St.
-The roads will remain closed until parade traffic has safely passed through.
-Vehicle traffic should use Hwy 105 Bypass as an alternate route around downtown Boone.
PARKING:
-Parking will be free after 3 p.m. in downtown metered spaces and lots on parade day.
-Additional public parking is available in ASU public lots – please pay attention to signage.
-The Watauga Social Services and Health Department lots are reserved for parade staging only; no general public parking will be allowed.
-Once the parade has started, any vehicles still parked along King Street in downtown will not be allowed to move until the parade has passed.
-Leading up to and following the parade, drivers should pay extra attention and watch for pedestrians.
