As the excitement for CarmelFest 2024 builds up, the Carmel Police Department is proactively managing expectations for a smooth traffic flow during the festivities. According to information from the official traffic guide, the police urge visitors to be patient, vigilant for pedestrians, and to follow the directions of on-site officers for everyone's safety and convenience.

The key advice for festival-goers is all about preparation and awareness. "Please be patient - Keep in mind that there will be many people trying to use the same streets at the same time.," the guide states, highlighting that officers will be working to expedite traffic but with thousands of pedestrians, including children, extra caution is required. Compliance with the police instructions is emphasized for efficient traffic management.

Parking at CarmelFest is restricted to city garages, parking lots, and designated street areas, or with property owner's expressed approval. The guide reminds attendees to respect private properties and to park only where legally permissible. For those needing accessible parking, provisions have been made at the southwest corner of Main Street and Range Line Road specifically for the parade portion of the event.

Several streets will be closed to accommodate the celebrations, including Gradle Drive, Red Truck Road, and sections of 3rd Avenue SW, with closures beginning as early as 8 a.m. on July 3 and extending through the evening of July 4. These measures ensure safety zones for event setup, parade coordination, and fireworks launching. The police provided a strict timetable: "Carmel Drive, between Keystone Parkway and Range Line Road, will have lane restrictions starting at 9:30 a.m. and will close to all vehicular traffic starting at approximately 10 a.m.," per the information provided.