EVENT/TRAFFIC DISRUPTION DUMFRIES
On the evening of Sunday 24 January 2016 the Big Burns Supper carnival parade will take place within Dumfries.
A large turnout is expected.
The parade will start at approximately 5pm from Castle Street, travel down Buccleuch Street and turn onto Whitesands dispersing at Dockhead. The fireworks which will be set off in Millgreen will commence shortly after the parade has finished – in the region of 6pm.
As a result various streets will be closed within Dumfries for safety reasons.
Irving Street and George Street will be closed from 1pm. Charlotte Street will be closed from 4pm.
All Whitesands car parks will be closed from 4pm.
Whitesands will be closed from 5pm until approximately 7pm. Church Crescent and Buccluech Street including Buccleuch Street Bridge will close from 5pm until approximately 6pm.
The diversion route will be via Pleasance Avenue or the Dumfries By Pass.
Those attending the event on Whitesands are asked to remain off the roadway to allow the parade to pass . The car parks will be closed to allow pedestrians to safely view the events.
There will be no access to Millgreen. The best viewing point will be from Whitesands.
