Heads up, Fountain Hills residents and visitors: get ready for some road closures this Thursday that will put a slight wrinkle in your regular commute. On November 27, from the wee hours of 4:00 AM until noon, various streets will be off-limits to make way for the annual Turkey Trot 5k Run & Fitness Walk, followed by the beloved Thanksgiving Day Parade—both kinds of community gatherings that carve out space for traditions, cheers, and shared stories.
The closures, detailed by Fountain Hills' official announcement, cover essential thorougfares like Saguaro Boulevard from El Lago to Palisades, and Avenue of the Fountains all the way from La Montana to Saguaro; in fact, the entire downtown area around Fountain Park will be impacted, making it imperative for locals to plan their Turkey Day errands around these disruptions though in the spirit of Thanksgiving, the town urges patience and understanding with these temporary inconveniences.
Participants in the Turkey Trot, which is set to begin precisely at 7:15 AM, will lace up for a good cause, while spectators and marchers for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, an event put on with pride by the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce, should grab their spots by 9:30 AM—the start of yet another vibrant display of community and tradition. For those wondering about the specific streets affected: we're talking Verde River Drive, Parkview Avenue, and a portion of Panorama Drive, among others, all actively involved in the day's proceedings, making access through these areas a no-go during the mentioned times.
