MARYSVILLE—Several road closures are planned in Marysville this weekend (Friday through Sunday) as the city prepares for its annual Strawberry Festival, with the biggest traffic impact being on Saturday, June 21.
The celebration opens Monday, June 16 with Free roller skating for families, continues with an evening royalty scholarship Fashion Show on Tuesday, June 17, then rolls on Wednesday, June 18 with Free bowling for youth 14 and under. These new free events are our way to say thanks to local, loyal fair-going residents who put the Strawberry Festival on their family calendars each year! The thrills ramp up Thursday, June 19 for a “don’t miss” family favorite, the Funtastic carnival, featuring amusement park rides and arcade games, continuing through Sunday, June 22. The Strawberry Festival and Grand Parade treat the community and visitors to a memorable summer event. The parade will start at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 21 along State Avenue.
Beginning Thursday, June 19, 3rd Street will be closed between State and Alder starting at 3 p.m. for the adult trike races which begin at 6 p.m. Also, from Thursday, June 19, through Monday, June 23, 7th Street will be closed between Quinn and Alder for the beer and wine garden.
On Saturday, June 21, State Avenue, from 80th Street Northeast to 4th Street, will close starting at 3 p.m. for the festival’s Grand Parade. The parade begins at 5 p.m. and ends around 7 p.m. after which roadways will reopen for regular traffic.
Side road closures during this time also include 76th Street Northeast from State to 43rd, 6th to 10th Streets between State and Columbia, and 6th to 9th Streets between State and Delta. 4th Street (SR 528) will remain open for east-west traffic.
Residents and business employees in neighborhoods north of 4th Street and east of State Avenue to 47th Avenue will have local access only during the parade.
The next day, on Sunday, June 22, 3rd Street will be closed between State and Alder for twelve hours, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., for the car show which will take place between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The Marysville Strawberry Festival takes place June 16-22 and has been a Marysville tradition since 1932. A dedicated group of community volunteers produces and manages this beloved annual community festival.
Find the full schedule of events and details by clicking here.
Author: Kienan Briscoe
