Keizer Police Announce Closures for Upcoming Iris Parade

Various Keizer streets and intersectionw will close for the annual event that draws thousands Photo By: Tim King

(KEIZER) - The Keizer Police Department will close River Road on Saturday, May 20th for the 56th annual Iris Parade.

Beginning at 9:00 AM, River Road will be closed from Lockhaven Drive to Plymouth Drive. Traffic north of the street closure will be diverted to eastbound Lockhaven Drive. Traffic south of the street closure will be diverted to Cherry Avenue via Plymouth Drive.

Cherry Avenue and Verda Lane will be the primary detour routes. Traffic will be allowed to cross River Road ahead of the parade at Chemawa Road, Dearborn Avenue and Manbrin Drive intersections.

Lockhaven Drive between River Road and McClure Street will be closed at 7:00 AM to prepare the parade staging area.

Claggett Street will be closed at 7:00 AM between River Road and Wittenberg Lane for the 5K Iris Run staging area.

Police say drivers should find alternate routes and avoid these heavily congested areas. Signs advising of the closure will be posted along River Road prior to the parade.

All street closures are expected to open at approximately 12:30 PM. The Keizer Police Department will provide traffic control for this event.

For more information about the Keizer Station Iris Festival, please contact the Keizer Chamber of Commerce at 503-393-9111 or visit www.keizerchamber.com.

SCHEDULED STREET CLOSURES:

7:00 AM Lockhaven Drive closed between River Road and McClure Street for parade staging

7:00 AM Claggett Street closed between River Road and Wittenberg Lane for 5K run staging

9:00 AM River Road closed between Lockhaven Drive and Plymouth Drive for parade

12:30 PM All parade street closures expected to open