Attending the St. Patrick's Day parade downtown? Here's what to know
'Biggest single day event in the downtown Cleveland,' parade committee executive director John Togher said. 'They said we're one of the top five parades in the whole country.'
The parade steps off just past 1 p.m. at 18th Street and Superior Avenue.
The weather is projecting to be fair, around the mid-40s on Monday, with low chances of rain or snow.
Togher said the parade lineup will bring plenty of excitement, but those planning to attend should arrive early because parking is limited due to road closures on Superior and Payne avenues.
'The RTA has $5 all-day passes,' Togher said. 'Their parking lots are free to park there and take the rapid, or the buses downtown. But parking will be a premium downtown like it always is.'
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For increased safety, jersey barriers will be added along the route to prevent cars from driving up on the sidewalk. This is after the terrorist attack in New Orleans earlier this year.
'We see other cities and some of the challenges they face, and we learn from those,' Cleveland Division of Police Sergeant Freddy Diaz said.
Diaz said dozens of officers will be staffing the parade to ensure safety, but it's very important for parents to keep a close eye on their children, especially if they're young. He said if you get separated, look for someone in uniform.
'If a child is misplaced or displaced, the family is able to be reunified at the Terminal Tower with their kids,' Diaz said.
Diaz suggested taking a photo of your child before the parade can help accurately describe their clothing if there is a separation.
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While the parade is family friendly, many people will be drinking this weekend, in typical celebration of St. Patrick's Day.
'Drink responsibly,' Diaz said. 'If you're drinking, make sure you have a designated driver. Today's world you have Ubers, we have RTA, different modes of public transportation. So, there's really no reason to be driving while impaired.'
The city of Cleveland also issued guidance for the parade on Monday.
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