LAKEPORT, Calif. – With the Lake County Fair's parade set to take place on Thursday evening, the Lakeport Police Department issued an advisory regarding street closures.
Police said about 2,000 people are expected to attend the Lake County Fair Parade, which is the kickoff to the fair's opening.
The parade, which starts at 5:30 p.m., is expected to last approximately 30 minutes, however, police said street closures and traffic controls will begin at 5 p.m. and are not expected to be removed until 6:15 p.m.
The parade runs from the 800 block of N. Main Street, south to Martin Street and then west on Martin Street to the fairgrounds, police said.
Between 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m., Main Street between S. Main Street and C Street, and N. Main Street, Ninth Street and Martin Street between S. Main Street and Estep Street will be closed to traffic for the parade, according to police.
Motorists are advised to use caution and watch for pedestrians when driving in the surrounding area and find alternate routes when possible.
Lakeport Police and Public Works staff will be on site to conduct traffic controls and provide for public safety.
The Lakeport Police Department can be reached at 707-263-5491.