Kris Kringle Parade Taking Place Friday Night In Frederick

Police say some roads will be closed, and parking will be restricted.Frederick, Md (KM) The annual Kris Kringle parade is scheduled for Friday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM in Frederick.  It’s expected to start at 6:30 PM traveling from the corner of South Carroll Street and East Patrick Street. It will turn right on to North Market Street, then left on to West Second Street and end at Baker Park.Police say there will be a number of temporary road closures and parking restrictions along the parade route:Road Closures & Parking Restrictions:The following roads will have temporary closures and parking restrictions starting at 5:00 p.m.:S. Carroll Street (E. South to E. Patrick)- Road closure: 5:00 p.m. until the parade passes- Parking restricted on both sides until 9:00 p.m.E. All Saints Street (S. Carroll to S. East)- Open to parade traffic only from 5:00 p.m. until the procession passes- Parking restricted on both sides until 9:00 p.m.E. Patrick Street (Carroll to Market)- Road closure: 6:30 p.m. until the parade passes- Parking restricted on both sides until 9:00 p.m.N. Market Street (Patrick to 2nd Street)- Road closure: 6:30 p.m. until the parade passes- Parking restricted on both sides until 9:00 p.m.S. Market Street (Patrick to Carroll Creek Way)- Road closure: 6:30 p.m. until the parade passes- Parking restricted on both sides until 9:00 p.m.W. 2nd Street (Market to College Ave)- Road closure: 6:30 p.m. until the parade passes- Parking restricted on both sides until 9:00 p.m.Memorial Parkway (Calvary Dr to W. 2nd)- Road closure: 6:30 p.m. until the parade passes- Parking restricted on both sides until 9:00 p.m.Additional No Parking/No Driving Zones (5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.):- E. All Saints Street (S. Market to S. Carroll Streets)- Commerce Street (Carroll to East Streets)Those coming to the parade are encouraged to use the city’s parking garages located at:138 W. Patrick St.2 S. Court St.17 E. Church St.44 E. Patrick St.125 E. All Saints StPolice say the parade brings a festive spirit and holiday cheer to downtown Frederick, but it will impact traffic. Those coming to view the parade are urged to plan ahead to minimize delays.By Kevin McManus