TOTAL DOWNTOWN CLOSURE
Whitefish Winter Carnival Grand Parade - Traffic & Parking Advisory
Saturday, February 7, 2026

In preparation for the 67th Annual Whitefish Winter Carnival Grand Parade, the City of Whitefish and the Whitefish Police Department will implement a full closure of the downtown district to all vehicular traffic and parking on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Due to the “Best Carnival in the Cosmos” theme and anticipated record attendance, the closure area has been expanded to include the entire downtown core to ensure the safety of pedestrians and parade participants.

Please plan accordingly.

PARKING RESTRICTIONS
To accommodate the parade route and spectators:

• NO PARKING – ALL DAY: A full “Clean Street” policy will be in effect throughout downtown. No street parking will be permitted.

• PARKING LOT CLOSURE: The E. 1st St./Spokane Ave. parking lot (across from Whitefish Middle School) will be closed all day.

• TOWING ENFORCED: Vehicles parked within the closure area or along the parade route on February 7 will be towed at the owner’s expense.

DOWNTOWN CLOSURE DETAILS
Beginning at 12:00 p.m. on February 7, the following restrictions will be in effect:

• FULL ROAD CLOSURE: No through‑traffic will be permitted within the downtown grid. This includes Central Avenue (Depot St. to E. 4th St.) and all intersecting side streets between Baker Avenue and Spokane Avenue.

• DETOURS: Through‑traffic should use Baker Avenue. No northbound traffic will be allowed on Spokane Avenue past E. 13th Street.