Las Vegas Veterans Day Parade Takes Over Fourth Street Downtown, With Road Closures Until 2 p.m.

What happened

Downtown Las Vegas is hosting the city's Veterans Day parade on Fourth Street on Wednesday, Nov. 11, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The program opens with a ceremony at 9:30 a.m., and the parade is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to noon.

For people not attending, traffic may be the bigger concern. The Review-Journal reported that the city's road closures around the route last until 2 p.m., and some bus detours continue a little longer than that.

Parade schedule and route

Ceremony, bike kickoff and flyover

The opening ceremony is set for North Fourth Street and Ogden Avenue, the Review-Journal reported. Veterans Action Group has scheduled a bike kickoff for 9:50 a.m., with a flyover planned for 10 a.m.

Where the parade goes

The parade begins at Garces Avenue and moves north until it reaches Stewart Avenue. It is scheduled to wrap up at noon, according to the Review-Journal's summary of the day's schedule.

Tips for spectators

Finding a seat

Spectators are encouraged to bring a folding chair or look for open bleacher seating at Fourth Street and Clark Avenue. The grandstand bleachers at Ogden are reserved, the Review-Journal reported, pointing readers to the organizer's spectator information.

Parking near the route

Metered spaces and parking garages are available near the route. The Review-Journal suggested checking the city's closure map before choosing a garage, so drivers know which streets will be open on the way in. The city also lists downtown parking options online.

Road closures and bus detours

Streets closed from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The city's closure window runs from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to the Review-Journal. Major closures include Fourth Street between Las Vegas Boulevard and Stewart Avenue and Third Street between Charleston Boulevard and Garces Avenue, along with side streets on those stretches.

Drivers who are only passing through downtown were advised to avoid the Fourth Street corridor during that window. The city has posted a closure map showing the affected streets.

RTC routes on detour

RTC has several downtown bus routes on detour from 4 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the Review-Journal reported. Riders were advised to check their route and stop even if they plan to travel after the parade ends, since the detours run past the end of the parade itself.

Why it matters

The parade route and the surrounding closures cover a central stretch of downtown streets for most of the day on Wednesday. Both drivers and bus riders are affected, with detours beginning before dawn and lasting into the afternoon.

For more local events, see our community coverage, including a story about a Las Vegas veteran paired with a service dog.

What to watch next

• The flyover at 10 a.m. and the parade from 10 a.m. to noon, running from Garces Avenue north to Stewart Avenue.
• City road closures on Fourth Street, Third Street and nearby side streets, scheduled to end at 2 p.m.
• RTC downtown bus detours, scheduled to last until 2:30 p.m.