Verona, VA – Drivers in Augusta County can expect delays tonight as Lee Highway closes for the annual Verona Christmas Parade, which kicks off at 4:30 PM this evening.
According to the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office, the closure will span from the Government Center entrance to the intersection of Lee Highway and Laurel Hill Road. Officials expect the shutdown to last for approximately one hour, though timing may vary depending on parade flow and crowd conditions.
Deputies will be stationed throughout the corridor to assist with directing traffic and managing detours. The department is urging drivers to avoid the area if possible and plan alternate routes ahead of the evening commute. Surrounding neighborhoods may also see brief congestion as vehicles reroute around the parade path.
The parade is expected to draw a large turnout, with residents from Verona, Augusta County, and the greater Staunton area typically lining the roadway for the annual holiday event. Once the parade ends, deputies will begin clearing the area and reopen Lee Highway as soon as it is safe to do so, officials said.
Drivers are encouraged to allow extra travel time and remain alert for pedestrians, especially near gathering points along the parade route.
Anyone traveling near the Government Center or Laurel Hill Road between 4 PM and 6 PM may experience slowdowns.
Residents attending the event are advised to arrive early and follow all instructions from deputies on scene.
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