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Danbury Police Issue Traffic Alert
This Monday Main Street will be closed for a longer time than is typical for Memorial Day, because a road race will precede the parade itself. People who want to see the race should be in place by 8:30 a.m.
This year, a 5K road race will precede the annual Danbury Memorial Day Parade.
The first ever Danbury Memorial Day 5k is slated to kick off at approximately 8:45 a.m.
The race is being sponsored by the Danbury Police Department and City Center Danbury. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project and the Danbury Downtown Council's programming.
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Police are advising that Main Street will be closed at approximately 8:40 a.m. in order to accommodate this event. This closing is approximately 30 minutes earlier than in previous years. Parade spectators are urged to be in place for both events by 8:30 a.m. Access to Roger's park will be closed at approximately 8:40 a.m.
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