As the Marysville Strawberry Festival kicks off, it's prime time for locals and visitors to note the significant road closures happening throughout the city this week. Amidst the festivities, those with plans to commute through the area should particularly mark their calendars for Saturday, June 22, when the Grand Parade is set to roll down State Avenue, necessitating a temporary shutdown of several streets. As reported by the City of Marysville, State Avenue from 80th Street NE south to 4th Street will be inaccessible to general traffic starting at 3 p.m. for parade preparations, with the parade itself commencing at 6 p.m. and winding down by approximately 8 p.m.
Additional road closures will impact side streets including 76th Street NE from State to 43rd, along with stretches of 6th to 10th Streets between State and Columbia, and 6th to 9th Streets adjacent to State and Delta, according to the City of Marysville's announcement. Meanwhile, 4th Street (SR 528) remains a vessel for east-west travel, open amidst the sea of closures. For residents and those employed within the local zones north of 4th Street and east of State Avenue, extending to 47th Avenue, there will be a provision for local access during parade hours.
But the parade isn't the only event causing streets to shutter. Come Thursday, June 20, 3rd Street between State and Alder will close shop, commencing at 1 p.m. to prepare for the adult trike races that are slated to begin at 6 p.m. The festivities continue with a closed 7th Street between Quinn and Alder from June 20 to June 23, to host the beer and wine garden heralding good times for attendees who are of age.
Wrapping up the festival on Sunday, June 23, auto enthusiasts and casual observers alike will want to take note as 3rd Street, from State and Alder, is rendered inaccessible from the early hours of 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. due to the anticipated car show, which will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sharing details of the schedule, organizers hope the show's array of classic and contemporary vehicles will become a congregation point for passion and conversation among community members and visitors.
