The City of Mt. Pleasant is preparing for a weekend of Christmas festivities. To help residents and visitors plan ahead, the following outlines road closures and the route for the Lighted Christmas Parade.

For the full event schedule and additional details, visit www.mt-pleasant.org/christmas.

Beginning Friday, December 5 at 5 p.m., vehicles parked on the streets listed below will be subject to towing. Towed vehicles will be relocated to City Hall (320 W. Broadway St.).

Road Closures

Friday, December 5 at 5 p.m. – Saturday, December 6 at 8 p.m.

• Broadway St. from Washington St. to Lansing St.
• Main St. from Michigan St. to Jockey Alley
• University St. from Broadway St. to Cat’s Meow Alley.
• Franklin St. from Broadway St. to Cat’s Meow Alley.
• Court St. from Broadway St. to Jockey Alley.

Saturday, December 6 from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

• Main St. from Broadway St. to High St.,
• Broadway St. from Main St. to Lansing St.
• Lansing St. from Broadway St. to Illinois St.

Parade Route

The lighted parade, which begins at 6 p.m. on December 6, starts at the First United Methodist Church, travels north on Main Street, east on Broadway Street, south on Lansing Street to Illinois Street. CMU President, Neil MacKinnon, will serve as the Parade Grand Marshal.

PARADE SAFETY NOTE:  For the safety of parade-goers and parade participants; please do not venture out into the street during the parade. Stay on the sidewalk during the entire duration of the parade.