Douglas County, NV – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public about the road closures which will occur prior to the Parade of Lights start time on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
Roads will close at approximately 4:30 p.m. and the parade begins at 5 p.m.
Parade floats will begin at Heritage Park onto Main Street from Eddy Street and head north through town, make a left on Esmeralda Avenue, and make their past Minden Town Park, and end at Eight Street.
Please remember that Main Street will be closed to traffic from Waterloo Lane to 6th Street, from around 4:30 pm until approximately 7:00 pm. Detours around the parade route will be available and residents are asked to plan appropriately for travel.
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue along with Citizen’s Patrol will be conducting traffic control.
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Nevada Highway Patrol will both have a presence at the parade and activities following.
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking parade-goers to:
- Please stay out of the road and on the sidewalks as to not interfere with the parade route.
- Maintain possession of your cell phone, wallet, and other valuables and don’t leave them in your car.
- Dress for the weather and be cautious of ice.
Be courteous and aware of traffic controllers, flaggers and Sheriff’s Office volunteers. Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
