Downtown Naples should be a brighter and merrier come Dec. 9.
The City of Naples Christmas Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, and is expected to end no later than 9:30 p.m.
Here’s what to know about the parade.
What is the parade route
The parade starts at Third Street South and Ninth Avenue South. It then heads north toward Fifth Avenue South, goes east toward Eighth Street South, and ends in front of City Hall on Eighth Street South.
Where can you park
In addition to street parking where it’s legal, the city of Naples operates parking garages. They include garages at: 400 Eighth St. S.; 600 Eighth St. S.; and 1074 Fifth Ave. S.
When will streets close, reopen
Parade route roads will be closed starting at 3 p.m. Dec. 9. The roads that will be closed are Third Street South, Fifth Avenue South and Eighth Street South, said Naples Police Lt. Bryan McGinn…