Frederick, Maryland’s annual Kris Kringle Parade will be held Friday, Dec. 10, and drivers can expect significant delays due to road closures.
Police said a number of roads are expected to close downtown starting 5:15 p.m. Friday, with the parade starting at 6:30 p.m. on Carroll Street between East All Saints Street and East Patrick Street.
The following roads will be closed to vehicle traffic:
- Carroll Street from South Street to East Patrick Street
- West All Saints Street from Market Street to North East Street
- South Market Street at All Saints Street, to North Market Street at West Second Street
- West 2nd Street to College Avenue
- Surrounding side streets
Drivers are encouraged to avoid that area until the parade concludes around 7:30 p.m.
The Kris Kringle procession features characters reflecting Frederick’s German heritage, ending at the Baker Park Bandshell for carols, the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree and a cameo by Father Christmas himself.
More information on festivities and how to attend . See an interactive map of this year’s parade route, road restrictions and parking recommendations below:
