Our streets are our responsibility. Vision Zero is a data-driven approach to traffic safety that focuses public dollars on areas that statistically create the most public benefit. This initiative seeks to improve public safety and end traffic fatalities through education, enforcement and engineering projects like crosswalks, bike lanes and better street lighting. We are committed to continuing to work with the community to make our streets safer.

Visit charlottenc.gov/VisionZero to take the Vision Zero pledge and learn more.

Remember: Weather and unforeseen circumstances occasionally prevent closures from occurring as scheduled and make it unsafe to close and/or reopen lanes or streets when planned. When this occurs, The City works directly with appropriate stakeholders to resolve any concerns as quickly as possible and reduce impacts on the traveling public.

Pedestrians walking near event areas should be alert, and cautious and allow extra traveling time. It is advised they cross at signalized intersections, use pedestrian walk signals where available, and abide by detour signage.

Motorists traveling through event areas should be alert and extra cautious. Drivers should proactively obey all signage and constantly be on the lookout for others traveling through event areas.

Do you live, work, or play in South End? Download the TravelSafely app to help make our streets safer. You’ll receive auditory alerts for a more informed travel experience. Visit publicinput.com/travelsafelyclt to learn more and provide feedback.

November 11: Veterans Day Parade

The parade commemorating Veterans Day begins at 11 a.m. on N Tryon Street at 9th Street. The parade will travel down Tryon Street and end at Brooklynn Village Avenue.   

Event organizers expect 1000 participants.

Visit the event website for more information.

November 18: Hero Run 5K and Fun Run

November 18: St. Nektarios Taking Steps 5K

November 18:  Light the Night

November 21: Carolina Panthers Tree Lighting Ceremony

Annual tree lighting at Bank of America Stadium. Event hours are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The following streets will close at 9 a.m. and reopen by 11 p.m.:

• Mint Street from Morehead Street to 1st Street
• Brooklyn Village Avenue from Church Street to Mint Street
• Graham Street from Mint Street to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard

Organizers expect 1500 attendees.

For more information visit the event website.

November 22: Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade

Parade steps off at 6 p.m. on Tryon Street at the intersection with 9th Street. Parade Route will continue on Tryon Street and end at Brooklynn Village Avenue.

The following closures are associated with the parade:

November 20 at 6 p.m.: Tryon Street closes between Brooklynn Village and Good Samaritan Way.

November 21 at 10 p.m.: Tryon Street closes between 9th Street and 11th Street as well as the cross streets between College Street and Church Street from 9th Street to 11th Street.

November 22 at 5 p.m.: Tryon Street closes between 9th Street and Morehead Street as well as the cross streets.

Event organizers expect 100,000 participants.

Visit the event website for more information.

November 23: Charlotte Turkey Trot

November 23: The Turkey Dash Charlotte

November 23: University City Turkey Trot

November 25: Shop Small Saturdays

Event to promote and celebrate small businesses. Event hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Camden Road between Tremont Avenue and Park Road (East/West Street intersection will remain open) will close at 7 a.m. and reopen by 7 p.m.

Event organizers expect 5,000 attendees.

Visit the event website for more information.