These events will have the following impacts on Ottawa traffic:
Osgoode Village Parade of Lights – On Friday, December 6, Osgoode Main Street will close between Taggart Street and Osgoode Market Square Mall from 7 until 9 pm.
Glebe Neighborhood Activities Group Winter Carnival– On Saturday, December 7, Lyon Street will close between Second and Third avenues from 4 until 9 pm.
Lighting of the Park and Richmond Santa Claus Parade– On Saturday, December 7, McBean Street will close between South Carleton High School and the Richmond Memorial from 5:30 until 6:30 pm.
Metcalfe Santa Claus Parade and Food Drive– On Sunday, December 8 the following roads will close from 2 until 3 pm:
- Glen Street between the Community Christian School and Johannes Street
- Johannes Street between Glen and Victoria streets
- Victoria Street between Johannes Street and 8th Line Road
- 8th Line Road between Victoria Street and the Metcalfe Community Centre
Santa Claus Parade, Constance and Buckham’s Bay– On Saturday, December 7, the following roads will close from 10 am until noon:
- Constance Bay Road between Woods Road and Bayview Drive
- Bayview Drive between Constance Bay Road and Len Purcell Drive
- Len Purcell Drive between Bayview Drive and the Constance and Buckham's Bay Community Centre
Santa Shuffle at Lansdowne– On Saturday, December 7, Queen Elizabeth Driveway will close between Fifth Avenue and Preston Street from 8:30 am until noon.
For updates on construction and roadwork activity across Ottawa or for information about traffic and travel planning, visit the City’s traffic report or follow the City’s traffic account on Twitter.
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