Plan ahead for road closures during Celebrate Education Day Parade and Festival
Published on August 21, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is alerting drivers to temporary road closures in north Huntsville on Saturday, Aug. 23, for the annual Celebrate Education Day Parade and Festival.
The parade may cause minor traffic delays in the morning. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes when possible.
Road Closures
The following roadways will close at 7:30 a.m., with reopening expected by 10 a.m.:
- Mastin Lake Road from Marymount Drive to Pulaski Pike
- Pulaski Pike from Mastin Lake Road to Winchester Road
Parade Route
The parade will start at Huntsville City Schools’ Academy for Science and Foreign Language Middle School, travel west along Mastin Lake Road, continue north on Pulaski Pike and end at Mae Jemison High School.
HPD officers will assist with traffic control to ensure the safety of participants and spectators.
