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Ashland Police Prepared for Children's Parade & Influx of Halloween Revelers

The Ashland Police Department is preparing for Halloween, which starts with the annual Children's Halloween Parade this afternoon.

The parade will begin at 3:30 p.m. in front of the Ashland Public Library and will move west along East Main Street toward the Plaza. East Main Street between Gresham Street and Water Street will be closed from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.. Lithia Way will be converted to two-way traffic needs within the downtown corridor during the parade event.

APD said safety of those who attend the parade is their top priority each year. All vehicles left parked within the closed area downtown will be towed beginning at 3 p.m. today. These areas have been clearly posted.

Each year, the number of Halloween revelers swells in size as citizens from across the Rogue Valley celebrate in Ashland. APD will be joined by police personnel from surrounding agencies to monitor all evening activities within the downtown area.

Enforcement will be strictly administered when police observe acts such as disorderly conduct, public intoxication, consuming alcohol in public, open containers of alcohol in public, illegal drug use, or any other violations of state law and municipal code.

The Ashland Police Department hopes everyone will have a safe and enjoyable Halloween!
Posted on 10/31/24 5:15AM by Sam Marsh