Christmas events to cause some road closures this weekend

A tree lighting in Sackville, a market on the peninsula and a parade in Spryfield

CITYnews\ Meghan Groff

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As the holidays approach, Haligonians are getting into a festive mood.

There are some Christmas events scheduled this weekend that will affect traffic in parts of the muncipality.

The Sackville Christmas Tree Lighting goes Friday night at Acadia Park.

The Halifax Regional Municipality says to expect a brief closure of Sackville Drive from Acadia Lane to Sackville Cross Road between 7:25 p.m. and 7:35 p.m.

On Saturday, parts of Agricola Street will be shut down for the North by Night Holiday Market.

The section from Woodill Street to Charles Street will be closed from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and the section from Charles Street to North Street will be closed from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.

And the Spryfield Santa Claus Parade goes Sunday afternoon starting at 2 p.m.

It starts on Punch Bowl Drive, then heads south on Herring Cove Road, west onto Dentith Road, ending at Spryfield Mall.

 “Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible,” said HRM.

In addition to Santa’s appearance, the Public Health Mobile Unit will be a part of the Spryfield parade, handing out rapid antigen take-home tests.

They’re free and available to all ages, but supply is limited.