The Newport Police Department will be strictly enforcing city ordinances (open containers of alcohol in public, noise violations, disorderly conduct, and underage drinking) along the parade route and the surrounding areas.

Parade participants will begin staging on lower Broadway at 9 a.m. Parking restrictions begin at 5 a.m. until approximately 3 p.m. All vehicles parked in restricted areas will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.

Parking is not allowed on the following streets:

• Broadway from Cranston/Equality Park West to Washington Square.

• Equality Park Place and Equality Park West.

• Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland Boulevard (west side).

• Spring Street at Bull Street.

• Washington Square from Broadway to Thames Street.

• Thames Street south from America’s Cup to Morton Avenue.

• Carroll Avenue from Morton Avenue to Harrison Avenue.

• Both sides of America’s Cup Avenue at the Gateway Center.

• Narragansett Avenue between Spring Street and Bellevue Avenue.

Traffic flow is anticipated to be heavy, so plan your driving accordingly. There are two public lots available in the downtown area: the Mary Street lot between Thames and Spring streets, and the Gateway Center, 23 America’s Cup Ave.

RIPTA detours

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority will detour Routes 60, 63 and 67 in Newport on Saturday to accommodate the parade. Detours will occur between 8:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Customers can call 781-9400 for more information or visit ripta.com.