The Wheeling Police Department will close several roads in the downtown area on today for the Main Street Bank Fantasy in Lights Christmas Parade.
In the Centre Market area that includes Market Street from 20th to 23rd streets. Only those with floats will be permitted in this area once closed. Market Street, from 10th to 20th Streets, will close shortly after 5:30 p.m.
Along Main Street, the 6:30 p.m. closure will be from 10th to 23rd streets. 10th Street will remain one way during the parade to alleviate and divert traffic from I-70. Those parked/traveling the ‘side streets’ between Main & Market Streets in downtown will not be permitted to leave until the parade concludes around 8 p.m.
The public is urged to arrive early for the parade and be mindful of the influx of pedestrians and vehicles in downtown. The Wheeling Police Department will have officers stationed at several intersections to direct traffic on foot, on bike and in patrol cars.
