Palmyra council OKs road closures for Nov. 14 holiday parade; official says roads will close earlier for safety

The Palmyra Borough Council voted July 14 to authorize the road closures necessary to assemble and conduct the Palmyra Holiday Parade on Nov. 14, 2026. The council approved closure of streets to support a parade scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with the parade lineup beginning at 10 a.m.

Council members reviewed the proposed route, which will begin at the intersection of West Cherry Street and South Marks Street for lineup, pass in front of the Palmyra Area Middle School on West Cherry Street, continue east on East Cherry Street, north on South Green Street, west on East Main Street and south on South Locust Street before disbanding at the middle school. The motion to authorize the closures was moved and seconded and the council voted in favor; the Chair announced the road closure approved.

A public-safety official who spoke during the discussion said crews will begin closing roads around 8:30 a.m. on parade day to ensure the route is secure and to address any hazards that appear during setup. "I'm going to shut the roads down at 08:30. That's what we are going to do," the official said, explaining that earlier closures give time to clear the route and repair any unexpected issues.

The clerk confirmed the council will communicate the closure timing to relevant departments and the public. No objections or alternative dates were recorded in the meeting transcript.