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    Monday, May 13, 2024

    Police issue road closures, parking bans for Sunday's Mystic Irish Parade

    Mystic — Groton Town and Stonington police have announced a list of road closures, parking restrictions and issued a reminder that no public alcohol consumption is allowed during Sunday’s Mystic Irish Parade.

    The road closures will begin at 12:30 p.m. and remain in effect until approximately 30 minutes after the parade ends.

    The following roads are closed: Route 27 from Coogan Boulevard to School Street, Willow Street from Route 27 to Broadway Avenue, Broadway Avenue from Willow Street to East Main Street, East Main Street from Broadway Avenue to the drawbridge, West Main Street from the drawbridge to High Street, Water Street from West Main Street to New London Road, Pearl Street from West Main Street to Clift Street and Gravel Street from West Main Street to Clift Street.

    A temporary no parking order will be in effect on Sunday from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following roads: Route 27 from Coogan Boulevard to School Street, Willow Street from Route 27 to Broadway Avenue, Broadway Avenue from Willow Street to East Main Street, East Main Street from Broadway Avenue to the drawbridge, School Street, Brown Street, West Main Street from the drawbridge to High Street, Water Street from West Main Street to New London Road., High Street between New London Road and West Main Street, New London Road between West Main Street and High Street, Cliff Street west of Pearl Street, Edgecomb Street extending west from Burrows Street, Library Street between West Main Street and Allyn Street, Orchard Lane and Rowland Street.

    The parade foundation and the two police departments are also reminding paradegoers that it is a family event and that consumption of alcohol of any kind in public areas is not allowed.

    “We hope that you will support us as we work together to provide an alcohol-free event along the parade route,” stated the two departments.

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