The City of Natchitoches would like to advise the public that on Saturday, Dec. 6 the following areas will be barricaded with various street closures:
• 5:00 AM – Barricades will be placed throughout the downtown area, including the Church Street Bridge.
• 6 AM – Jefferson Street from Amulet Street to Touline Street will CLOSE to vehicle traffic.
• 6 AM – Washington Street from Texas Street to Lafayette Street will CLOSE to vehicle traffic.
• 6:30 AM – All remaining gates will open for downtown access, and armbands will be on sale.
• 11 AM – Second Street from University Parkway to Lafayette Street will CLOSE to vehicular traffic.
• 11 AM – University Parkway from Jefferson Street to Second Street will CLOSE for parade lineup.
• 11 AM – The Pine Street/Keyser Avenue Bridge will close to vehicular traffic. Parade route barricades from University Parkway north to Lafayette Street will be in place for the parade, which begins at 1 PM.
• 11 AM – Eastbound traffic on University Parkway will stop at Boyd Street, and westbound traffic on Mill Street will stop at Airport Road.
• 5:30 PM – The Church Street Bridge will CLOSE to foot traffic for firework preparations.
• 5:30 PM – Barricades will be placed on Williams Avenue from Henry Avenue to St. Maurice Lane, as well as at the intersections of East Second Street with Stephens Avenue, St. Clair Avenue, Whitfield Drive, Sirod Street, and Adelaide Street. No public parking is permitted on these streets beginning at 10 AM on Festival Day.

For more information on the Natchitoches Christmas Festival, visit natchitocheschristmas.com.