WHPD: Avoid Area If Not Going To Holiday Event

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Local police, like the rest of the West Hartford community, want folks to attend and enjoy the 35th annual Holiday Stroll Thursday night.

But if you're not planning to attend, police say folks should avoid the area due to traffic and pedestrian concerns.

The West Hartford Police Department Tuesday issued a traffic alert for the event, asking people to avoid the area if they don't plan on attending the holiday soiree.

"There will be a larger volume of pedestrian traffic in Blue Back Square and the center," police wrote via social media.

"To increase safety and avoid excessive traffic, we suggest motorists seek an alternate route during the hours of the stroll."

The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1.

Meanwhile, police invite folks attending the Holiday Stroll to stop by the WHPD in front of the Toy Chest, 975 Farmington Ave., and bring a toy for the department's "Stuff-a-Cruiser" event.

"We will be accepting holiday donations for West Hartford families in need," police wrote.

From Nov. 27: 'Holiday Stroll' Celebration Is Dec. 1 In West Hartford'