Street closures planned for Geneva holiday events

The Geneva Police Department announced street closures will be implemented Dec. 5-6 to accommodate the Christmas Walk and Holiday House Tour.

The Christmas Walk tree lighting ceremony begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. To prepare for the event, the Geneva Police Department and Geneva Emergency Management Agency will close Third Street from State Street (Route 38) to South Street at 5 p.m. All intersections along South Third Street also will shut down.

Temporary parking restrictions will be enacted at 3 p.m. Dec. 5 in downtown Geneva.

The police department and Geneva Emergency Management Agency will be present throughout the downtown to assist festival patrons. A law enforcement drone may be used to support public safety by providing real-time aerial monitoring for police and emergency management personnel.

The roadways will reopen to traffic following the conclusion of the Christmas Walk at 10 p.m.

The Geneva Holiday House Tour (tickets required) runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the following homes: 511 Fargo Blvd.; 1118 Fargo Blvd.; 833 Sunset Road; 318 N. Second St.; and 227 Ford St.

Parking restrictions will be applied to streets surrounding each House Tour location to provide safe walking conditions for pedestrians and adequate clearance for emergency vehicles.

The city of Geneva is proud to be a presenting sponsor for both the Geneva Christmas Walk and Holiday House Tour.

The police department appreciates the public’s cooperation and hopes everyone has a festive holiday weekend. For more information about the Christmas Walk and the Holiday House Tour, visit the Geneva Chamber of Commerce’s website at genevachamber.com.