Parking Restrictions & Road Closures - Downtown Christmas Parade

The 2024 Downtown Christmas Parade, organized by Downtown St. John's, is scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 24 beginning at 12 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be rescheduled to Sunday, December 1. 

To learn more about the event, visit DowntownStJohns.com.

Free Metrobus Santa Shuttle

A free, wheelchair-accessible park and ride service will operate on a load-and-go basis starting at 10 a.m. from two locations:

• Confederation Building: 
  • Buses will shuttle passengers to and from Bannerman Road.
  • The last bus will depart for the parade at 12 p.m.
• Newfoundland & Labrador Housing Building (off Captain Whelan Drive): 
  • Buses will shuttle passengers to and from the Mary Brown's Centre.
  • The last bus will depart for the parade at 12:30 p.m.

Return shuttles will be available at the drop-off locations (Bannerman Road & Mary Brown’s Centre) immediately following the parade. 

Accessibility

Accessible Transit

GoBus drop off and pick up location is on George Street next to Jungle Jim’s. GoBus users must reserve their ride. 

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking permit holders can avail of parking located along George Street, accessed via Queen Street.  There will also be accessible parking along New Gower Street.

Accessible Viewing Area

An accessible viewing area is located at 354 Water Street on a first come, first served basis.

Traffic Impacts

Road closures, parking restrictions and tow away/impounding will be in effect Sunday, November 24 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

No Parking (Tow Away)

Vehicles parked in the following areas will be towed beginning 8 a.m. on Sunday, November 24:

• Factory Lane - both sides
• Plymouth Road - both sides
• Duckworth Street - both sides Plymouth Road to Prescott Street
• Prescott Street - both sides Duckworth Street to Water Street
• Water Street - both sides Prescott Street to Hamilton Avenue
• Circular Road - north side Monkstown Road to King's Bridge Road/Empire Avenue
• Bannerman Road - west side

Road Closures

The following roads will be closed effective the times noted below. The times noted below are subject to change:

• Duckworth Street - Temperance Street to Prescott Street - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Duckworth Street - Church Hill to Prescott Street - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Water Street - Prescott Street to Waldegrave Street/Harbour Drive - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Water Street - Waldegrave Street/Harbour Drive to Hamilton Avenue - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Empire Avenue - Forest Road to Quidi Vidi Road - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Factory Lane - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Forest Road - King's Bridge Road to Empire Avenue - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Cavendish Square/Ordnance Street - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Prescott Street - Gower Street to Water Street - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Queen Street - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• George Street - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Waldegrave Street - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Springdale Street - Water Street to New Gower Street - 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Contact Access St. John's by calling 311 or 709-754-CITY (2489), via the app 311 St. John’s, by email access@stjohns.ca