Individuals attending the America’s Thanksgiving Parade, Turkey Trot and the Detroit Lions game on Thursday, Nov. 27 should make note of street closures, bus reroutes and suggested parking, as tens of thousands flock to downtown Detroit.  Some street closures will begin as early as Tuesday, Nov. 25.

The City of Detroit also issued a reminder to parade watchers that the building of scaffolds and any device without a City permit is prohibited during Thanksgiving events in downtown Detroit on private or public property.  Violators will receive tickets, and the scaffolds will be removed.

ROAD CLOSURES
Motorists traveling to downtown Detroit beginning Tuesday, Nov. 25 through the conclusion of the parade on Thursday, Nov. 27 should note the following road closures.  

Tuesday, November 25
Beginning at 7 a.m., Gratiot between Farmer and Woodward will close for WDIV TV setup.

Wednesday, November 26

• Woodward between W. Grand Blvd and Warren to close at 9 a.m.
• Woodward from Warren to Congress to close at noon.
• Atwater from Civic Center Drive to the Residence Water's Square Valet will close at 1:30 pm.
• Griswold between Fort and Congress to close at 6 p.m. 

Thursday, November 27
Motorists may cross Woodward at these intersections until 5 a.m. Crossover streets are: Warren, Alexandrine, MLK/Mack, Fisher Service Drive, Adams, Park/Witherall, John R/Clifford and Grand River.

Woodward from W. Grand Blvd. to Larned will be closed completely from 5 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

The following streets will close beginning at 5 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27 and reopen after the Turkey Trot at approximately 10 a.m.:

• W. Jefferson from the Lodge Freeway to Cabacier
• Michigan at Cass
• Fort Street from Trumbull to Woodward
• Congress from Shelby to Randolph
• Larned from Shelby to Randolph
• Shelby from Congress to Michigan
• Michigan from Cass to Woodward
• Monroe from Woodward to Randolph
• Lafayette Blvd. from Trumbull to Griswold
• Washington Blvd. from Adams to Congress
• Atwater from Civic Center Dr. to Third 

In addition, the southbound Lodge exits at W. Jefferson/Cobo and Larned Street (Exits 1A & 1B) and the northbound Lodge exit at W. Jefferson (Exit 1A) will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. during the entire Turkey Trot. The Larned exit will reopen after the Turkey Trot ends. 

DETROIT PEOPLE MOVER                                                                                                
On Thanksgiving Day, the People Mover operates from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will be a hub of activity, starting with the free Hot Cocoa and Handwarmers event at Grand Circus Park Station from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Race spectators and families can stop in for the giveaways while America’s Thanksgiving Parade travels down Woodward Avenue. The station is located at 1 Park St., between Woodward and Washington Blvd., next to the Autograph David Whitney Hotel.

Three DPM stations are close to parade viewing: on Woodward Avenue (Broadway and Grand Circus Park) and the grandstands near Campus Martius (Cadillac Center). All DPM stations will be open except Times Square Station, which is closed for the winter season to complete platform resurfacing.  The People Mover is free to ride.

DDOT BUS REROUTES 
As a result of street closures for Thanksgiving Day events, DDOT customers can expect delays beginning at 6 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27. All buses/bus routes will go to the Rosa Parks Transit Center.

The following bus routes will be affected because of the parade on Nov. 27 from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.: 

• 3 Grand River
• 4 Woodward
• 5 Van Dyke/Lafayette
• 6 Gratiot
• 8 Warren
• 9 Jefferson
• 16 Dexter
• 23 Hamilton
• 31 Mack
• 42 Mid-City Loop
• 52 Chene
• 67 Cadillac/Harper 

The following routes will be affected because of the Turkey Trot on Nov. 27 starting at 7 a.m. and detours expected to end following the race at 10 a.m.:

• 1 Vernor
• 3 Grand River
• 19 Fort
• 27 Joy
• 29 Linwood 

Note: The Grand River detour will continue until approximately 5 p.m.  

DDOT will operate on a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Day for all regular routes at regular fares. For more information, please call DDOT’s Customer Service Office at (313) 933-1300 or go to RideDetroitTransit.com.

PARKING 
The Detroit Municipal Parking Department (MPD) recommends the following facilities.

Facility                                        Hours                                          Rate
Ford Underground Garage         Nov. 26 - 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.            $ 5 (1st 2 hours)
30 E. Jefferson Avenue                                                                    $10 (2-4 hours)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         $15 (more than 4 hours)

                                                    Nov. 27 - 5 a.m. - 7 p.m.              $10    
                
                                                    Nov. 28 – 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.             $ 5 (1st 2 hours)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $10 (2-4 hours)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $15 (more than 4 hours)

                                                    Nov. 29 – Closed                      
                                          
                                                    Nov. 30 – 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.              $ 5 (1st 2 hours)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        $10 (2-4 hours)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           $15 (more than 4 hours)

Eastern Market Garage                Nov. 26 - 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.             $ 5
2727 Riopelle Street                     
                                                     Nov. 27- 5 a.m. - 7 p.m.                $10    
    
                                                     Nov. 28 – Closed        

                                                     Nov. 29 – 5 a.m. – 5 p.m.             $ 5

                                                     Nov. 30 – 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.             $ 5

Normal business hours resume Monday, Dec. 1.

Parking During Extended Holiday
Residents and visitors can enjoy free metered street parking across the city on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28, with parking enforcement suspended. Parking enforcement will occur on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Motorists should note that vehicles blocking driveways, crosswalks, fire hydrants or other critical access points or illegally parked will be ticketed and possibly towed.

Normal parking enforcement resumes on Monday, Dec. 1.

LOST CHILDREN
Parents can find lost children at the Detroit Police Department Downtown Services, 20 Atwater, or by calling (313) 237-2850.