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Several blocks of downtown streets to close for Celebration of Lights on Nov. 19
To help make Celebration of Lights festivities run as smoothly as possible, several blocks of downtown streets will be closed at noon on the event date of Thursday, Nov. 19.
Second Street will be closed from Burlington Avenue to just west of Kansas Avenue. Lincoln, Hastings, Denver and St. Joseph Avenues will also be closed between First and Third Streets. First and Third Streets will remain open to traffic.
The closure will be in effect until 9 p.m.
The city parking lots will remain open during the event. The three on the south side of downtown can be accessed from First Street. The north parking lot can be accessed from Hastings Avenue and Third Street. Denver Avenue will be closed between Third and Fourth Streets.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep the event safe and enjoyable for everyone.
The City of Hastings Street Department is assisting event organizer Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce with traffic control.
Published Date: 11/ 6/2026