Tomorrow marks the official start of the festive season here in Adelaide, with the annual Christmas Pageant heading to Adelaide’s CBD. With the event expected to draw a crowd exceeding 300,000, attendees are advised to note substantial road closures throughout the city, ensuring safe passage for both viewers and participants during the festivities.
Starting from early morning till afternoon, several major roads will be inaccessible. Key closures include King William Street from South Terrace to Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga, entirely closed from 5 am to 1 pm. Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga will also follow the same schedule. Hindmarsh Square/Mukata will be shut down from midnight through to 1 pm, affecting the stretch between Grenfell and Pirie Streets. Additional road closures will affect Grote, Wakefield, North Terrace, Pirie Street, Angas Street, Gouger Street, Currie Street and others throughout the morning.
The Pageant route remains unchanged, commencing at South Terrace, advancing onto King William Street, then down the western edge of Tarntanyangga, moving through Reconciliation Plaza, and along Wakefield Street up to Pulteney Street, rounding off near the Town Hall on North Terrace.
Charles Mountain, RAA Senior Manager Safety and Infrastructure, shared, “The Christmas Pageant brings huge numbers to the city each year so road closures will be in place tomorrow morning to keep everyone safe.
“On-street parking will be as rare as a white Christmas, so check for off-street options and allow plenty of extra time if you’re driving to the Pageant. Let public transport be your Christmas miracle with free services and extra trips running throughout the morning – the Adelaide Metro website has a full list of the additional services.”
From 6am to 2pm, all bus, train, and tram services under Adelaide Metro will be free, enhancing accessibility and convenience for families. This includes additional buses and trains, attending to the needs of the large number of visitors. It is also noted that tram services will not operate on the eastern section of North Terrace or King William Street during the morning hours as these form part of the Pageant route.
Pageant organisers remind those attending to set up only after roads have officially closed to avoid any safety hazards. Additionally, with many children and families around, they have stressed the importance of careful driving and remaining undistracted by the festivities for those not attending the event.
For those planning their trip to the Christmas Pageant, detailed information on road closures and transportation services is available on the official Christmas Pageant website and the Adelaide Metro website.
Road Closures on November 8th:
Hindmarsh Square/Mukata (eastern carriageway) between Grenfell Street and Pirie Street
From 12am Midnight to 1pm
King William Street between South Terrace and Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga
From 5am to 1pm
South Terrace between O’Halloran Street and King William Street
From 5am to 1pm
Peacock Road between Greenhill Road and South Terrace
From 5am to 1pm
Gilbert Street between Tapley Street and King William Street
From 5am to 1pm
Sturt Street between John Street and King William Street
From 5am to 1pm
Gilles Street between Symonds Place and King William Street
From 5am to 1pm
Halifax Street between Symonds Place and King William Street
From 5am to 1pm
Wright Street between John Street and King William Street
From 5am to 1pm
Carrington Street between Kent Street and King William Street
From 5am to 1pm
Angas Street between Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga (eastern carriageway) and King William Street
From 5am to 1pm
Gouger Street between Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga (western carriageway) and King William Street
From 5am to 1pm
Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga in its entirety
From 5am to 1pm
Grote Street between Morialta Street and Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga
From 5am to 1pm
Wakefield Street between Victoria Square and Cypress Street
From 5am to 1pm
King William Street between Waymouth Street and North Terrace
From 5am to 1pm
King William Road between Festival Drive and North Terrace
From 5am to 1pm
North Terrace between Victoria Street and Frome Street
From 5am to 1pm
North Terrace (westbound carriageways) between Gresham Street and Frome Street
From 5am to 1pm
Kintore Avenue between Morgan Thomas Lane and North Terrace
From 5am to 1pm
Pulteney Street between Angas Street and North Terrace
From 5am to 1pm
Grenfell Street between Frome Street and King William Street
From 5am to 1pm
Twin Street between Grenfell Street and Rundle Mall
From 5am to 1pm
York Street between Pulteney Street and Bent Street
From 5am to 1pm
Rundle Street between Pulteney Street and a point 73.93 meters east
From 5am to 1pm
Apollo Place off King William Street
From 5am to 1pm
Clarence Place off King William Street
From 5am to 1pm
Naylor Street in its entirety
From 5am to 1pm
Pirie Street between Hindmarsh Square/Mukata (eastern carriageway) and Frome Street
From 5am to 1pm
Hindley Street between Gresham Street and King William Street
From 5am to 1pm
Austin Street between North Terrace and Pulteney Street
From 5am to 1pm
Register Lane in its entirety
From 5am to 1pm
Stephens Place between Rundle Mall and North Terrace
From 5am to 1pm
Flinders Street between Hyde Street and Sudholz Place
From 5am to 1pm
Gawler Place between McHenry Street and Rundle Mall
From 5am to 1pm
Gawler Place between Wakefield Street and Flinders Street
From 5am to 1pm
Hyde Street from Grenfell Street to a point 20 meters south
From 5am to 1pm
South Terrace between King William Street and Pulteney Street
From 5am to 2pm
Currie Street between Light Square and King William Street
From 5am to 2pm
Bloor Court in its entirety
From 5am to 2pm
Leigh Street from Currie Street to a point 20 meters north
From 5am to 2pm
Gilles Arcade between Playhouse Lane and Currie Street
From 5am to 2pm
Gilbert Place from King William Street to a point 20 meters west
From 5am to 2pm
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