Drivers traveling through downtown Huntsville on Wednesday, Nov. 11, should prepare for a series of temporary road closures and traffic delays while the city hosts its annual Veterans Day Parade, according to the city’s official website.
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will initiate closures at 8 a.m. to accommodate event preparations and parade staging. At that time, Monroe Street near the Huntsville‑Madison County Veterans Memorial will close for seating and event setup, and Holmes Avenue between Monroe Street and Woodson Street will close for parade staging.
By 10:30 a.m., all remaining streets and intersections along the parade route will be closed ahead of the parade’s scheduled 11:11 a.m. start. The procession will begin on Monroe Street near the Veterans Memorial, travel toward Greene Street, continue along Greene to Holmes Avenue, head west to Church Street, then south to Williams Avenue, pass the Von Braun Center, and conclude on Clinton Avenue.
HPD expects all affected roadways to reopen by 1 p.m. following the parade’s conclusion. In the meantime, the department encourages drivers to plan alternate routes, allow extra travel time, and use caution when traveling near the parade route. Increased pedestrian activity is also anticipated throughout downtown during the event.
What’s next: Residents and commuters should monitor local traffic updates on the day of the parade and consider using side streets or parking farther from the downtown core. The city advises anyone attending the parade to arrive early to secure seating and to follow any signage or directions from HPD officers on site.
Sources: huntsvilleal.gov
