Gettysburg’s Lincoln Square, as well as Chambersburg St. West to N. Washington St., York St. East to N. Stratton St., Baltimore St. South to Middle St., and Carlisle St. North to Racehorse Alley will be closed to vehicle traffic for seven days beginning next weekend, Sunday, November 15, through Saturday, November 21.
The closure is to accommodate the Lincoln at Gettysburg Reenactment and a ticketed Live Music Concert on Friday.
Some streets to the east of the square will also be closed on Saturday the 14th for the annual Remembrance Day Parade and Thursday the 19th for the procession to Soldiers’ National Cemetery for the Dedication Day events.
Reopening of the square could extend into Sunday, November 22, as crews clear the area over the weekend.
The closed areas are marked in the image.
No parking will be available within the closure area. Businesses will remain accessible via pedestrian traffic. Alleys will remain open except where they intersect the closed streets. Access to Racehorse Alley and the parking garage will be open to vehicles coming south on Carlisle St., but the garage will be closed to the public on Wednesday the 18th and Thursday the 19th.
Free parking and shuttle services to and from Gettysburg are available on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from HACC, Gettysburg High School, the Gettysburg Rec Park, and the Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg. Free parking is available at these locations.
Additional road closure information:
Saturday, November 14 — Remembrance Day Parade: Roads will close along the traditional parade route, which begins at the middle school and follows Middle Street to Baltimore Street, then Steinwehr Avenue to Soldiers’ National Cemetery. Intersections along the route will be staffed and traffic will be allowed to pass through during breaks in the parade.
Thursday, November 19 — Procession: Roads will close to accommodate a procession from Lincoln Square south on Baltimore Street, right onto Steinwehr Avenue, and left onto Taneytown Road to Soldiers’ National Cemetery.
Large crowds are expected. Motorists should allow extra travel time, follow posted detours and watch for pedestrians. Downtown Gettysburg remains open to visitors throughout the events. Tickets are not required to come downtown.
Gettysburg Area School District has announced that classes will be held virtually on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
To learn more about the activities please visit Lincoln at Gettysburg and Main Street Gettysburg. See the full program schedule and ticket information and road closure maps and shuttle details.