Several Owen Sound roads will be closed today for the annual Pride Parade and Block Party.
Starting at noon, the City of Owen Sound says 2nd Avenue East from 7th Street East to 11th Street East, 1st Avenue East from 8th Street East to 9th Street East, and 8th Street East from 1st Avenue East to 2nd Avenue East, as well as the municipal lot in the 700 block will be closed until about 3 p.m. of the parade.
10th Street East will remain open, but there will be a brief closure for the parade procession between about 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Additionally, starting at 11:30 a.m. today, 9th Street East from 2nd Avenue East to 3rd Avenue East will be closed until midnight for the Block Party.
The city says drivers through the River District may experience delays to allow safe passage of the parade. Parking will be available in nearby municipal lots and on-street where possible.
Local businesses will remain open during the road closures.
