Expect traffic during downtown Kirkland Tree Lighting Ceremony

Commuters should expect traffic delays due to the Tree Lighting Ceremony to be held on Saturday, Nov. 26 in downtown Kirkland.

November 11, 2011 3:39 pm
Santa Claus gives hugs during the downtown Kirkland Tree Lighting Ceremony in Kirkland in 2009.
Santa Claus gives hugs during the downtown Kirkland Tree Lighting Ceremony in Kirkland in 2009.

Commuters should expect traffic delays due to the Tree Lighting Ceremony to be held on Saturday, Nov. 26 in downtown Kirkland.

The event will be held from 4-8 p.m., with the Tree Lighting occurring at 6 p.m.

The eastbound lane of Park Lane from Lake Street South to Main Street will be closed from approximately 3-9 p.m. The Lake Street public parking lot, located on the corner of Lake Street and Central Way, will be closed all day.

For downtown parking information go to www.kirklandwa.gov/parking.

This Kirkland Downtown Association-hosted event draws 3,000 participants. For event information, go to www.kirklanddowntown.org (Select “Calendar”).

For special event permit information, contact Sudie Elkayssi, Special Projects coordinator, Kirkland Parks & Community Services Department, 425-587-3347 or selkayssi@kirklandwa.gov.