Princeton approves road-closure ordinances for Dec. 2 tree lighting and Dec. 6 parade

The Town of Princeton Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Nov. 3 to adopt two ordinances that authorize temporary road closures for the town’s holiday events.

The board approved an ordinance to close North Pearl Street from Donnie H. Jones Boulevard south to Railroad Avenue for the town’s tree-lighting on Dec. 2, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m.; TA King told the board that “NCDOT has been notified and approved their portion.” The motion to adopt the ordinance passed 4-0.

Separately, the board adopted an ordinance to close the route for the town’s Christmas parade on Dec. 6, 2025, with closures from North Pearl Street at Donnie H. Jones Boulevard south to South Pearl Street at 3rd Street, west to South Pine Street at 3rd Street, and north to North Pine Street at Donnie H. Jones Boulevard from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.; the board voted 4-0 to approve the parade ordinance. TA King said Princeton PD, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Princeton Fire, and CDOT will be notified.

Votes and procedure: The minutes show the tree-lighting ordinance motion was offered, received a second by Commissioner Holmes, and “the motion passes 4 0.” The Christmas parade ordinance was moved, seconded and passed 4-0 as well.

What this means: The ordinances give the town authority to close the specified streets for the listed events; the transcript indicates coordination with state and local safety agencies but does not record operational details such as detour plans or signage schedules. The board did not add conditions or amendments on the floor during the recorded discussion.

Next steps: The ordinances specify event dates and times; the transcript records notification to state and local agencies but does not document an implementation timeline or staff contact for operational questions.