From City of Reading
The City of Reading is gearing up for a festive holiday season, with the much-anticipated Holiday Parade set to take place on Saturday, Nov. 22, at 10 a.m., along Penn Street. Free parking will be available from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the South Penn Garage, 4th & Cherry Garage, and 5th & Cherry lot.
New this year, families are invited to a free Meet & Greet with Santa from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the 5th & Penn Bank Building. Visitors are encouraged to stay downtown after the parade — enjoy lunch, shop local, and take part in the holiday fun.
Additional activities for the Santa meet & greet include:
- Festive photo display
- Hot chocolate and cookies
- Seasonal crafts (while supplies last)
To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, Mayor Eddie Morán is announcing the following comprehensive traffic plan for the event.
In preparation for the parade, No Parking Signs will be posted on Friday, Nov. 21, along the following routes:
- 200 through 1000 blocks of Penn Street
- 000 block of South 2nd Street
- 000 block of North 2nd Street
- 200 block of Cherry Street
- 000 block of South 11th Street
- 000 block of North 11th Street
- 1100 block of Perkiomen Avenue
- 1000 block of Court Street between Mulberry Street and North 11th Street
Motorists are advised to relocate their vehicles by 6 a.m. on Saturday, as traffic enforcement and towing will commence promptly at 6:30 a.m.
At 7 a.m., traffic through City Park will be closed to all except parade participants. The following streets will be temporarily closed to traffic:
- Rose Garden Road in City Park
- 1100 block of Washington Street
- 1100 block of Perkiomen Avenue
- 1000 block of Court Street between Mulberry Street and North 11th Street
- 200 through 1000 blocks of Penn Street
- 11th Street between Perkiomen Avenue and Walnut Street
- 5th Street between Cherry Street and Court Street
- 200 block of Cherry Street
- 000 block of South 2nd Street
- 100 block of Franklin Street
For those entering the city via the Penn Street bridge, a detour will be in place, directing vehicles to turn left onto North 2nd Street and then right onto Court Street.
All southbound traffic on North 2nd Street will be diverted to the Penn Street bridge. No traffic will be allowed to cross Penn Street.
While 3rd, 4th, 8th, and 9th will remain open for north and southbound traffic across Penn Street, intersections manned by police officers will facilitate crossings during parade breaks. However, no turns onto Penn Street will be permitted during the event.
Mayor Eddie Morán encourages residents and visitors to join in the holiday spirit and enjoy the festivities.
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