CHARLOTTE — About 2,000 people are expected to attend this year’s Salute to Veterans Parade in Uptown Charlotte on Saturday.
The parade begins at 11 a.m. at North Tryon and 9th streets.
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Drivers should expect several road closures beginning hours before the parade as organizers prepare for the event.
Road closures
- 8 a.m.: North Tryon Street between 9th and 13th streets will close, along with the cross streets in that area.
- 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Cross streets from 9th and 3rd streets will close between Church and College Streets.
- Shortly before 11 a.m.: North Tryon Street from 9th Street to 4th Street will close.
- All lanes should reopen by 1 p.m. Saturday.
Drivers traveling through Uptown Saturday morning should plan for delays and consider using Church and College Streets.
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Watch the video at the top of the webpage as Traffic Team 9’s Mark Taylor breaks down the closures.