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GPD prepping for Memorial Day Parade

Gainesville’s Memorial Day Parade is next Monday, and the police department (GPD) has released a timeline for road closings for the 10:00 event, announcing that they will begin around 8:00 a.m.

The parade will, as usual, begin near the intersection of Green Street and Ronnie Green Parkway and proceed south into downtown before dispersing.

“Please plan ahead, use alternate routes, and watch for pedestrian traffic,” the police department advisory says.

Road Closures:

1. Thompson Bridge Rd at Enota Ave.

2. Park Hill Drive at South Enota Dr.

3. Thompson Bridge Rd and Ronnie Green Pkwy Split (in front of the Civic

Center)

4. Ronnie Green at Oaktree Dr

5. West Academy St. at Old Green St

6. E.E. Butler Pkwy. at Spring St

7. E.E. Butler Pkwy at Jesse Jewell Pkwy

8. Ronnie Green Pkwy @ Glenwood Dr

9. Thompson Bridge Rd @ Oaktree Dr

10. Spring St @ Boulevard

For event details, visit http://www.gainesvilleamericanlegion.org/