Petaluma Veterans Day Parade: Police Announce Road Closures

PETALUMA, CA — The Petaluma Veteran’s Day Parade is taking place Friday, Nov. 11, in the downtown area of Petaluma.

"This is a wonderful family-oriented community event to honor our military veterans and is expected to have thousands of people in attendance," said Petaluma police Sgt. Walt Spiller. "Those who plan on attending are encouraged to arrive early and carpool with others as parking will be a challenge. "

The parade is scheduled to start at 1 p.m.; however, the following street closures and associated times will be in effect to accommodate the event:

• Petaluma Blvd between Washington St. and “G” St., from 10 AM to 4 PM
• Kentucky Street between Washington Street and Western Ave, from 10 AM to 4 PM
• Western Ave between Petaluma Blvd and Keller Street, from 8 AM to 4 PM
• Fourth Street between Western Ave and “I” Street, from 10 AM to 4 PM
• Fifth Street between “D” Street and “H” Street, from 10 AM to 4 PM
• “A” Street Parking Lot from 10 AM to 4 PM
• “B” Street between 2nd Street and 5th Street, from 8 AM to 4 PM
• “C” Street between 2nd Street and 5th Street, from 10 AM to 4 PM
• “D” Street between 2nd Street and 5th Street, from 10 AM to 4 PM
• “E” Street between 2nd Street and 5th Street, from 10 AM to 4 PM
• “F” Street between 2nd Street and 5th Street, from 10 AM to 4 PM
• “G” Street between Petaluma Blvd and 5th Street, from 10 AM to 4 PM
• “H” Street between Petaluma Blvd and 5th Street, from 10 AM to 4 PM
• Water Street between Washington Street and Petaluma Blvd, from 8 AM to 4 PM
• Washington Street between Keokuk Street and Petaluma Blvd., from 10 AM to 4 PM
• Western Avenue between Kentucky Street and Keller Street, from 10 AM to 4 PM

The Police Department will be working the event to reasonably accommodate any traffic-related issues. The Petaluma Police Department appreciates the public’s patience and understanding and requests those who cannot avoid the area to allow plenty of time for travel, Spiller said.

"The Petaluma Police Department would like to express our deepest gratitude to all our members of the Armed Services, our Veterans and to the families of those who are serving or have served," Spiller said. "The Petaluma Police Department humbly 'Thanks you' for your service."