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NEWS RELEASE                                                                                            Cynthia McAlister, Chief of Police

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                              cmcalister@purcellvilleva.gov
 

PLAN FOR ROAD CLOSURES ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2021 FOR CHRISTMAS IN PURCELLVILLE PARADE 

Purcellville, VA, December 8, 2021— The annual Christmas in Purcellville Parade will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021. The information about the route and road closures is below to help residents and visitors prepare. 

Parade Route

The Christmas in Purcellville Parade will start and finish at Blue Ridge Middle School, making a loop. The route is below:

• Blue Ridge Middle School (551 E. A Street)
• Left on A Street
• Left on Maple Avenue
• Left on Main Street
• Left on 20^th Street
• Left on A Street
• Left at Blue Ridge Middle School

Please do not park on the streets along the parade route from 

Friday, December 10 at 6 p.m. through Saturday, December 11 at 3 p.m.  

For safety reasons, cars parked along the parade route are subject to towing.

Road Closures for the Parade

It should be expected that the roads listed below will be closed from 11:30 a.m. and remain closed until the parade concludes at approximately 2:30 p.m. Times are subject to change due to inclement weather or other unexpected circumstances.

• A Street from 20^th Street to Maple Avenue
• Maple Avenue from A Street to Main Street 
• Main Street from Maple Avenue to 20^th Street
• 20^th Street from Main Street to A Street

There will be some rolling road closures and openings as the parade passes through; the primary concern is the safety of spectators and parade participants. The Purcellville Police Department places the highest priority on safety and it is law enforcement who will manage closures and re-opening of roadways based on safety.

The Town of Purcellville, Virginia

“Purcellville-your small Town, where history and progress intersect and people prosper,” is an award-winning town of over 10,000 residents located in Loudoun County, approximately 50 miles west of Washington, DC. Having received the 2021 Virginia Municipal League Innovation Award for Environmental Sustainability and in years past, the prestigious Siemens Sustainability Award for Small Communities, Purcellville continues to be honored for innovation and green initiatives.  The Town most recently received the Tree City USA Award for the 14^th consecutive year. The Town was reaffirmed as a AAA rated community by S&P Global Ratings, the highest credit rating possible, and was ranked “Safest City” in Virginia in 2020. Once a stop along the W&OD rail line, which has been converted to a multi-use trail from Alexandria, VA to Purcellville, the Town has maintained its historic old-town feel through the restoration and maintenance of its many downtown structures, reflecting the Victorian architecture popular during the early 1900s. Today, Purcellville is the economic hub of western Loudoun County and a popular weekend destination for antiquing, equestrian activities, farmer’s markets, wineries, breweries, distilleries and restaurants. More info at www.purcellvilleva.gov.

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