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STATEMENT from West Bend Police Department
The West Bend Police Department is committed to ensuring all spectators and participants safely enjoy this year’s Christmas Parade. We encourage spectators to arrive early to avoid road closures. Starting at 3:00PM, North Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between Silverbrook Drive and Park Avenue. Additionally, the entire parade route will close to all vehicular traffic by 4:45PM.
As is the case every year during the Christmas Parade Washington Street/Highway 33 at 7th Ave. will be closed to through traffic during the parade. No vehicles will be allowed to cross 7th Avenue from 4:45PM until the end of the parade. The detour routes are marked on Highway 33 eastbound at N. 18th Ave. and on Highway 33 westbound on Indiana Ave. Drivers not attending the parade should follow the detour signs as police will have the road closed at 7th Ave. until the end of the parade.
Parade organizers and West Bend Police ask all to allow more time to get to the parade, and to be cooperative with police and volunteers that are staffing the intersections and parade route.
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW PRIMARY STAGING AREA
Main Street Staging Area
• Odd numbered entries will Line-up in the southbound lanes on the western edge of Main Street from Park Avenue to Silverbrook Drive.
• Even numbered entries will Line-up in the northbound lanes on the Eastern edge of Main Street from Park Avenue to Silverbrook Drive.
• Floats/Entries and vehicles pulling Floats/Entries must enter the staging area from the intersection of Main Street and Park Avenue.
• A number in the staging area will indicate the space reserved for your use. You will be directed to your area by staff when entering the staging area.
• Only parade Floats/Entries and their vehicles can enter the staging area from the intersection of Main Street and Park Avenue.
• Persons riding, marching, or walking with Floats/Entries must be dropped off at the Regner Park parking lot off of Park Avenue (Regner Park participant drop area).
• You must have your entry in the staging area by 4:15 p.m. and be prepared to start at 4:30 p.m.
Kuester Lane parking lot Staging Area (Animal Units)
• Line-up is in the Kuester parking lot that is entered from Main Street.
• Floats/Entries and vehicles pulling Floats/Entries must enter the staging area from Park Avenue travelling in a southbound direction.
• A number in the staging area will indicate the space reserved for your use. You will be directed to your area by staff when entering the staging area.
• Only parade Floats/Entries and their vehicles can enter the staging area from Main Street.
• Persons riding, marching, or walking with Floats/Entries must be dropped off at the Regner Park parking lot off Park Avenue (Regner Park participant drop area).
• You must have your entry in the staging area by 4:15 p.m. and be prepared to start at 4:30 p.m.
• After unloading your animals you may transport your vehicles/trailers to the dispersal area on South Main Street near Decorah Road in the top Badger Middle School Lot
• You are responsible for cleanup of your animals in the staging areas, parade route, and dispersal areas.
• Chaperones or walking assistants are required to keep animals under control at all times.
• ALL ANIMALS MUST BE KEPT IN THE STAGING AREA AND ARE NOT ALLOWED ON ANY GRASS AREAS OR OTHER PARTS OF THE PARK PRIOR TO THE PARADE
• ALL ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON ANY GRASS AREAS OF BADGER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Rivershores Staging Area
• Line-up is on Rivershores Drive from Veterans Avenue to Main Street.
• Floats/Entries and vehicles pulling Floats/Entries must enter the staging area from the intersection of Rivershores Drive and Veterans Avenue.
• A number in the staging area will indicate the space reserved for your use. You will be directed to your area by staff when entering the staging area.
• Only parade Floats/Entries and their vehicles can enter the staging area from the intersection of Rivershores Drive and Veterans Avenue.
• Person’s riding, marching, or walking with Floats/Entries must be dropped off at the intersection of Rivershores Drive and Veterans Avenue.
• You must have your entry in the staging area by 4:15 p.m. and be prepared to start at 4:30 p.m.
Silverbrook Drive Staging Area
• Line-up is on Silverbrook Drive between10th Avenue and Main Street. Step off is at the corner of Silverbrook Drive and Main Street.
• Floats/Entries and vehicles pulling Floats/Entries must enter the staging area from the intersection of Hwy 33 (Washington St.) and Silverbrook Drive.
• A number in the staging area will indicate the space reserved for your use. You will be directed to your area by staff when entering the staging area.
• Only parade Floats/Entries and their vehicles can enter the staging area from the intersection of Silverbrook Drive and Washington Street.
• Person’s riding, marching, or walking with Floats/Entries must be dropped off at the Regner Park parking lot off of Park Avenue (Regner Park participant drop area). • You must have your entry in the staging area by 4:15 p.m. and be prepared to start at 4:30 p.m.
Parade Route: The West Bend Christmas Parade starts at Main & Silverbrook and travels south on Main Street to Cedar Street. The parade travels east on Cedar Street entering downtown, turning south on Main Street. The parade continues on Main Street and ends at Oak Street.
Dispersion Area: Units should continue past Oak Street and watch for a parade official as they approach Locust Street. The majority of units will be directed to open spots along Main Street in front of Badger School to unload or disassemble their units.
PLEASE NOTE: The School District Office no longer has driveway access to Main Street. This parking lot can still be used, but must be accessed from Sycamore Street or 3rd Avenue.
Buses: Buses should park along the east side of Main Street, facing south, in front of the West Bend School District Office. This will allow easy access for band members to board the bus.
Animal and ATV Trailers: These units picking up horses, llamas and motorized units like ATV's should park in the UPPER Lot of Badger Middle School. This is a change from past years. Please DO NOT take your animals or ATV's onto the grass areas of the school.
Miscellaneous: No Candy can be thrown from any unit. No Literature may be handed out per City Code. Reckless behavior or operation of any entry is prohibited. Be considerate of other entries when adjusting the colume of music/sounds.
The West Bend Police Department is committed to ensuring all spectators and participants safely enjoy this year’s Christmas Parade. We encourage spectators to arrive early to avoid road closures. Starting at 3:00PM, North Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between Silverbrook Drive and Park Avenue. Additionally, the entire parade route will close to all vehicular traffic by 4:45PM.
As is the case every year during the Christmas Parade Washington Street/Highway 33 at 7th Ave. will be closed to through traffic during the parade. No vehicles will be allowed to cross 7th Avenue from 4:45PM until the end of the parade. The detour routes are marked on Highway 33 eastbound at N. 18th Ave. and on Highway 33 westbound on Indiana Ave. Drivers not attending the parade should follow the detour signs as police will have the road closed at 7th Ave. until the end of the parade.
Parade organizers and West Bend Police ask all to allow more time to get to the parade, and to be cooperative with police and volunteers that are staffing the intersections and parade route.
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW PRIMARY STAGING AREA
Main Street Staging Area
• Odd numbered entries will Line-up in the southbound lanes on the western edge of Main Street from Park Avenue to Silverbrook Drive.
• Even numbered entries will Line-up in the northbound lanes on the Eastern edge of Main Street from Park Avenue to Silverbrook Drive.
• Floats/Entries and vehicles pulling Floats/Entries must enter the staging area from the intersection of Main Street and Park Avenue.
• A number in the staging area will indicate the space reserved for your use. You will be directed to your area by staff when entering the staging area.
• Only parade Floats/Entries and their vehicles can enter the staging area from the intersection of Main Street and Park Avenue.
• Persons riding, marching, or walking with Floats/Entries must be dropped off at the Regner Park parking lot off of Park Avenue (Regner Park participant drop area).
• You must have your entry in the staging area by 4:15 p.m. and be prepared to start at 4:30 p.m.
Kuester Lane parking lot Staging Area (Animal Units)
• Line-up is in the Kuester parking lot that is entered from Main Street.
• Floats/Entries and vehicles pulling Floats/Entries must enter the staging area from Park Avenue travelling in a southbound direction.
• A number in the staging area will indicate the space reserved for your use. You will be directed to your area by staff when entering the staging area.
• Only parade Floats/Entries and their vehicles can enter the staging area from Main Street.
• Persons riding, marching, or walking with Floats/Entries must be dropped off at the Regner Park parking lot off Park Avenue (Regner Park participant drop area).
• You must have your entry in the staging area by 4:15 p.m. and be prepared to start at 4:30 p.m.
• After unloading your animals you may transport your vehicles/trailers to the dispersal area on South Main Street near Decorah Road in the top Badger Middle School Lot
• You are responsible for cleanup of your animals in the staging areas, parade route, and dispersal areas.
• Chaperones or walking assistants are required to keep animals under control at all times.
• ALL ANIMALS MUST BE KEPT IN THE STAGING AREA AND ARE NOT ALLOWED ON ANY GRASS AREAS OR OTHER PARTS OF THE PARK PRIOR TO THE PARADE
• ALL ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON ANY GRASS AREAS OF BADGER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Rivershores Staging Area
• Line-up is on Rivershores Drive from Veterans Avenue to Main Street.
• Floats/Entries and vehicles pulling Floats/Entries must enter the staging area from the intersection of Rivershores Drive and Veterans Avenue.
• A number in the staging area will indicate the space reserved for your use. You will be directed to your area by staff when entering the staging area.
• Only parade Floats/Entries and their vehicles can enter the staging area from the intersection of Rivershores Drive and Veterans Avenue.
• Person’s riding, marching, or walking with Floats/Entries must be dropped off at the intersection of Rivershores Drive and Veterans Avenue.
• You must have your entry in the staging area by 4:15 p.m. and be prepared to start at 4:30 p.m.
Silverbrook Drive Staging Area
• Line-up is on Silverbrook Drive between10th Avenue and Main Street. Step off is at the corner of Silverbrook Drive and Main Street.
• Floats/Entries and vehicles pulling Floats/Entries must enter the staging area from the intersection of Hwy 33 (Washington St.) and Silverbrook Drive.
• A number in the staging area will indicate the space reserved for your use. You will be directed to your area by staff when entering the staging area.
• Only parade Floats/Entries and their vehicles can enter the staging area from the intersection of Silverbrook Drive and Washington Street.
• Person’s riding, marching, or walking with Floats/Entries must be dropped off at the Regner Park parking lot off of Park Avenue (Regner Park participant drop area). • You must have your entry in the staging area by 4:15 p.m. and be prepared to start at 4:30 p.m.
Parade Route: The West Bend Christmas Parade starts at Main & Silverbrook and travels south on Main Street to Cedar Street. The parade travels east on Cedar Street entering downtown, turning south on Main Street. The parade continues on Main Street and ends at Oak Street.
Dispersion Area: Units should continue past Oak Street and watch for a parade official as they approach Locust Street. The majority of units will be directed to open spots along Main Street in front of Badger School to unload or disassemble their units.
PLEASE NOTE: The School District Office no longer has driveway access to Main Street. This parking lot can still be used, but must be accessed from Sycamore Street or 3rd Avenue.
Buses: Buses should park along the east side of Main Street, facing south, in front of the West Bend School District Office. This will allow easy access for band members to board the bus.
Animal and ATV Trailers: These units picking up horses, llamas and motorized units like ATV's should park in the UPPER Lot of Badger Middle School. This is a change from past years. Please DO NOT take your animals or ATV's onto the grass areas of the school.
Miscellaneous: No Candy can be thrown from any unit. No Literature may be handed out per City Code. Reckless behavior or operation of any entry is prohibited. Be considerate of other entries when adjusting the colume of music/sounds.