Full Notification

The Parade of Champions and associated festivities will take place on Saturday, October 9 through Santa Clara's Historic Downtown. The day includes the Farmer’s Market (8 a.m. – 1 p.m.), Community Village (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.), Parade (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.) and Salsa on the Square (1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.). Event information can be found at www.scparadeofchampions.org

• Temporary “No Parking” signs will be posted along the parade route. Vehicles parked along the parade route will be ticketed (minimum fine, $53) and towed (release fee, $85, plus storage fee). If your vehicle has been towed, it will be at one of the following locations:

• The parade route is approximately 0.74 miles and will start at Monroe Street at Market Street. It will move north along Monroe Street, turn right at Benton Street and end at the corner of Benton Street and Alviso Street
   
• The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.:
  Market Street, between Madison Street and Washington Street
  Washington Street, between Market Street and Lafayette Street
  Monroe Street, between Rip Miller Way and Market Street
   
• Between 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. there will be limited resident access within the parade footprint at Madison Street and Bellomy Street, Market Street and Lafayette Street, and Bellomy Street and Lafayette street; proof of residency will be required
   
• From 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., the following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic:
  Monroe Street, between Market Street and Benton Street
  Benton Street, between Monroe Street and Sherman Street
  Alviso Street, between Fremont Street and Franklin Street
  The Alameda, between Fremont Street and Franklin Street
  Franklin Street, between Sherman Street and The Alameda

• Walking, bicycling, carpooling, ride-share and public transportation are strongly encouraged for attendees, participants and volunteers
   
• On-street parking is very limited; refer to the event organizer website for parking alternatives at www.scparadeofchampions.org. Do not block driveways, fire hydrants or crosswalks in residential neighborhoods, and dispose of your personal trash

• Amplified sound (e.g. public address, pre-recorded and live music) will occur during event hours
   
• Be observant and monitor your environment. If you notice suspicious objects or observe suspicious behavior, report this information to local law enforcement immediately

• If you have comments or feedback about the impacts of this event, please contact [email protected] 
   
• In an emergency, dial 9-1-1. For non-emergency situations requiring police, fire or medical attention call (408)615-5580
   
• Do NOT use social media to report issues requiring police, fire or medical response as it is NOT monitored 24/7, 365
   
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