BALDWINSVILLE — The village of Baldwinsville is preparing for two big events associated with the holiday season: the annual Kiwanis Turkey Trot and the Parade of Lights/Tree Lighting ceremony.
The Turkey Trot is set for Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 24) with events starting at 9 a.m.
The Parade of Lights/Tree Lighting is set for Nov. 26 with the Parade of Lights kicking off at 5:30 p.m. The tree lighting takes place at the conclusion of the parade with the delivery of Santa Claus to Baldwin Canal Square.
To make these events safe and free moving, the Baldwinsville Police Department — with assistance from the Village DPW — announces the closing of parts of several streets for these events.
Turkey Trot
9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24 (Thanksgiving)
For the Turkey Day Races, the following roads will be closed or partially closed:
- East Oneida Street
- West Oneida Street
- Artillery Lane
- Brown Street
- Mott Road
- Casterbridge Lane
- Chaucer Circle
- Braeside Road
- Edgewood Drive
- Overbrook Lane
- Phillips Street
It is anticipated this event will last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
Parade of Lights
5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26
Special note: There will be no parking on Oswego Street (from Four Corners to Elizabeth Street) from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 26.
For the Parade of Lights/Tree Lighting the following roads will be closed or partially closed at 5:15 p.m. for the event:
- Oswego Street (from the bridge to Oneida Street)
- Oswego Street (80 Smokey Hollow Road/parking lot to Artillery Lane)
- Artillery Lane
- West Oneida Street
- West Genesee Street (River Street to Four Corners)
- East Genesee Street (Virginia Street to Four Corners)
- Syracuse Street (from Tappan Street to Bridge)
This will cause the Four Corners (Genesee/Oswego streets) to be closed. It is anticipated this event will last about 2 hours.
If you have questions on road closings, parking or traffic issues, call the Baldwinsville Police at 315-635-6806.
