FXBG Christmas Parade returning downtown Saturday
The annual Fredericksburg Christmas Parade will return to the downtown streets Saturday.
The free parade will occur on Saturday, December 4 starting at 5:30 p.m. Several streets in downtown Fredericksburg will close for the event, and parking will be restricted. Here is the timeline for Saturday:
- 2 p.m.: Parking restrictions begin at VRE Lot at Sophia Street and Frederick Street; towing enforced
- 2 p.m.: Parking restrictions begin on the following streets; towing enforced where signage posted:
- 300-1000 blocks of Caroline Street
- 100-200 blocks of Amelia Street
- 500-1200 blocks of Princess Anne Street
- 100-300 blocks of George Street and William Street
- 100-400 blocks of Wolfe Street, Charlotte Street and Hanover Street
- 800 block of Charles Street
- 3:30 p.m.: Streets listed above will be closed to through-traffic
- 5:30 p.m.: Parade begins
- 9 p.m.: Streets reopen after parade cleanup
Information about where to park and best places to view the parade is available at FredericksburgChristmasParade.com. Face coverings are highly recommended when social distancing cannot be maintained. Please dress for cold weather and wear walking shoes. For more information, please call Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events at 540-372-1086.