Vincent Rutherford Parade to bring road closures to downtown Huntsville

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The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will implement temporary road closures in downtown Huntsville on Sunday, June 7, to accommodate the Vincent Rutherford Parade.

Road closures along the parade route will begin at 2 p.m. and are expected to remain in effect until around 4:30 p.m.

The parade will begin on Holmes Avenue near Woodson Street and travel east to Jefferson Street. Participants will continue south on Jefferson Street, west on Williams Avenue, north on Church Street and west on Clinton Avenue before concluding near Woodson Street.

Drivers traveling through downtown Huntsville should expect temporary road closures, traffic delays and increased pedestrian activity throughout the event area.

HPD officers will be stationed along the route to assist with traffic control and ensure the safety of parade participants and spectators.

Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and use caution while traveling near the parade route. Please watch for pedestrians, officers and traffic control devices.

2026 Vincent Rutherford parade route:

An aerial map displays the 2026 parade route for the Vincent Rutherford Parade. The route is marked with a blue line and yellow arrows showing the parade direction. The parade starts on Woodson Street near a green‑labeled start point beside Parking Lot K, then travels along Holmes Avenue, Jefferson Street, Monroe Street, Williams Avenue, Madison Street, and Clinton Avenue. The route loops back toward the finish point marked with a red star located near the bottom left of the map. A legend explains symbols for parade direction, route, start, and finish. Various city streets, buildings, parking areas, and green spaces are visible throughout the map, with a GIS City of Huntsville logo in the lower right corner.

 

 

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