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New Rochelle Street Closures Scheduled For Saturday's Parade

Are you planning to be there when New Rochelle's 57th annual Thanksgiving Parade returns after a coronavirus hiatus last year?

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — The Thanksgiving holiday isn't until Thursday, but New Rochelle is already in a festive mood and that means there are a few things to keep in mind starting this weekend.

This message from New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson was sent citywide on Nov. 18 at 4 p.m.

This is the City of New Rochelle with an invitation and traffic advisory for the Thanksgiving Parade this Saturday, November 20, plus a reminder about our holiday collection schedule.

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New Rochelle’s 57th annual Thanksgiving Parade will kick off at 10:00am on North Avenue at Eastchester Road, and proceed entirely along North Avenue, crossing Main Street, and ending at Bonnefoy Place. Come cheer on Mighty Mouse and friends and applaud this year’s honorees: the essential workers who served our community throughout the pandemic.

Temporary street closures and detours will be in effect along the parade route starting at 6:00am. Please observe the no parking signs, and be aware that cars parked on the route will be towed.

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The parade is organized by the City and the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit newrochelleny.com.

And remember, Thanksgiving week will follow a holiday collection schedule, with garbage and trash picked up in the North End on Monday and South End on Tuesday, and commingled recycling citywide on Wednesday. There will be no pickup on Thursday or Friday.

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