Road closures planned for Canada Day parade

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Local residents are being informed of downtown road closures related to the Canada Day parade.

According to the City of Fort St. John recreation, the following closures will be in effect for the parade on July 1st. 

Starting at 7 a.m., 100th Street will be closed between 96th Avenue and 93rd Avenue, and then at 9 a.m. 100th Street will be closed between 96th Avenue and 108th Avenue on the south side.

Marshalling for the parade will start at 10 a.m. at the north of 108th Avenue at 98th Street.

Also at 10 a.m., the remaining sections of 98th Street and 100th Street (including cross avenues) along the parade route will be barricaded until the parade ends.

The city also recommends the following tips for those attending the parade: 

• Reserve your spot along the parade route early

• Park at the Recreation Campus and walk to the parade or Centennial Park

• Be patient and polite to workers at the parade

• Obey all signs and directions from traffic control staff

• Dress for the weather and be prepared for rain

• Supervise your children closely and stay on the sidewalk during the parade

• Follow the city’s Facebook page and website for more information

Several free Canada Day events will be available to the public, including a pancake breakfast at the Fort St. John Fire Hall, the Farmers Market at Festival Plaza, the Classic Cruisers show and more.