Tempe is celebrating the holidays this weekend with a parade through downtown on Friday, November 29th, and to ensure the event is safe for everyone, the city is closing several streets and several transit routes are being rerouted.

In a city release, the city advised residents to be wary of these public transportation impacts and road closures, and recommended that people avoid traffic and parking issues by using public transportation to and from downtown.

Tempe has 13 local bus routes, six free orbit circulators, the streetcar and nine light rail stops. Passengers are asked to park and ride the train at one of the following park and ride locations:

Light rail and tram connections:

Light rail connections:

• McClintock and Apache
• Price and Apache

The following road restrictions and closures have been noted; However, further measures could be taken to address public safety concerns that arise during the event.

November 29th from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.:

• Seventh Street will be closed in both directions between Mill Avenue and Maple Avenue.
• Maple Avenue will be closed in both directions between Sixth Street and Seventh Street.
• Third Street will be closed in both directions between Ash Avenue and Mill Avenue.

November 29th from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.:

• Mill Avenue will be closed in both directions between University Drive and Rio Salado Parkway.
• Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Streets will be closed in both directions at Mill Avenue.
• Fifth Street will be closed between Ash Avenue and Forest Avenue. Local traffic can operate between Forest Avenue and Mill Avenue.

To find the best parking and access options for an individual business on Mill Avenue, call the company, the release said.

The following bus diversions have been identified; However, further measures could be taken to address public safety concerns that arise during the event.

November 29th from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.:

• Streetcar service is limited between Dorsey Lane/Apache Boulevard and 9th Street/Mill Avenue

November 29th from 12:00 p.m. to approx. 10:00 p.m.:

• Earth facing east – from Tempe Transportation Center; east on Fifth Street/Veterans Way to 6th Street; northeast on 6th Street to Packard Drive; north on Packard Drive to Rio Salado Parkway; East on Rio Salado Parkway to resume regular route.
• Earth Westbound – Regular route to Rio Salado Parkway/Packard Drive; South on Packard Drive to 6th Street; west on 6th Street to Veterans Way; Head west on Veterans Way/Fifth Street to Tempe Transportation Center.
• 48 Northbound – Regular route south on Ash Avenue to Fifth Street; Continue south on Ash Avenue to University Drive. east on University Drive to College Avenue; north on College Avenue to Fifth Street; Westbound on Fifth Street to resume regular route at Tempe Transportation Center.
• 48 Southbound – Regular route to Tempe Transportation Center; east on Fifth Street to College Avenue; south on College Avenue to University Drive; west on University Drive to Ash Avenue; Northbound on Ash Avenue to rejoin regular route at Fifth Street
• 62 Northbound – Regular route south on Ash Avenue to Fifth Street; Continue south on Ash Avenue to University Drive. east on University Drive to College Avenue; north on College Avenue to Fifth Street; Westbound on Fifth Street to resume regular route at Tempe Transportation Center.
• 62 Southbound – Regular route to Tempe Transportation Center; east on Fifth Street to College Avenue; south on College Avenue to University Drive; west on University Drive to Ash Avenue; north on Ash Avenue to Fifth Street; Resume regular route.
• 66 Northbound – Regular route north on Mill Avenue to University Drive; east on University Drive to College Avenue; north on College Avenue to Fifth Street; Head west on Fifth Street to the Tempe Transportation Center.
• 66 Southbound – From Tempe Transportation Center; east on Fifth Street to College Avenue; south on College Avenue to University Drive; west on University Drive to Mill Avenue; Southbound on Mill Avenue to resume regular route.
• Jupiter Northbound – Regular route north on Mill Avenue to University Drive; east on University Drive to College Avenue; north on College Avenue to Fifth Street; Head west on Fifth Street to the Tempe Transportation Center.
• Jupiter Southbound – From Tempe Transportation Center; east on Fifth Street to College Avenue; south on College Avenue to University Drive; west on University Drive to Mill Avenue; Southbound on Mill Avenue to resume regular route.
• Mercury Eastbound – from Tempe Transportation Center; east on Fifth Street to College Avenue; south on College Avenue to University Drive; Head east on University Drive to return to regular route.
• Venus Returns – From Tempe Transportation Center; east on Fifth Street to College Avenue; south on College Avenue to University Drive; west on University Drive to Ash Avenue; north on Ash Avenue to Fifth Street; Westbound on Fifth Street to resume regular route.
• Venus Forward – Regular route east on Fifth Street to Ash Avenue; south on Ash Avenue to University Drive; east on University Drive to College Avenue; north on College Avenue to Fifth Street; Go west on Fifth Street to the Tempe Transportation Center to resume regular route.