What to know about road closures for Saturday's 'Parade of Lights' in Corning

Neal Simon, The Leader
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It’s almost time to make way for Santa Claus and the holiday season in Corning.

Saturday’s “Parade of Lights” signifies the start of another magical season in the city's historic Gaffer District.

The "Parade of Lights" will take place Saturday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and the street closures will occur at various times.

During the parade, the south side of Bridge Street near Wegmans and five blocks of Market Street will be closed to vehicle traffic to allow visitors to safely view over 40 lighted moving displays and the much-anticipated arrival of Santa Claus on a horse-drawn carriage.

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These streets will be closed between 5:15 and 8 p.m.

  • Westbound on Denison Parkway at Bridge Street (no right turn) 5:15 to 7:30 p.m.

  • Eastbound on Denison Parkway at Bridge Street (no left turn) 5:15 to 7:30 p.m.

  • Westbound on Tioga Avenue at Cedar Street (no left turn) 5:45 to 8 p.m.

  • Eastbound on Denison Parkway at Cedar Street (no left turn) 5:45 pm to 8:00 pm

  • Cedar Street (Tioga Street to Burmese Lane) 5:50 to 8 p.m.

These streets will be closed from 6 to 11:30 p.m.

  • W. Market Street (S. Bridge to Chestnut)

  • W. Market Street (Chestnut to Walnut)

  • W. Market Street (Walnut to Pine)

  • E. Market Street (Pine to Cedar)

  • E. Market Street (Cedar to Wall)

  • Tarantelli Lane (Aurene to W. Market)

  • Chestnut Street (Aurene to Burmese)

  • Walnut Street (Aurene to Burmese)

  • Pine Street (Market to Burmese)

  • Wall Street (Tioga to Burmese)

Additionally, South Bridge Street from the north entrance of Wegmans to Denison Parkway will be closed from 7 to 9 p.m.

Earlier Saturday, the Gaffer District will celebrate "Small Business Saturday." Shoppers are invited to win gift certificates and prizes from the Gaffer District Shop Small information tent.

For more information about Saturday's events and parking options, visit the Gaffer District website.

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This article originally appeared on The Leader: Corning Christmas Parade of Lights: Street closures and more