Parking affected by Sunday's parade

Parking in certain parts of Cape Girardeau will be restricted Sunday due to the 2004 Downtown Merchants' Parade of Lights at 5:30 p.m.

According to Cape Girardeau police, beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, parking will be prohibited on both sides of Broadway from North West End Boulevard to Main Street; on Main Street from Park Drive to William Street; on North West End Boulevard from Broadway to Parkview Drive; on the east side of Perry Avenue from Broadway to Parkview; on Parkview from Perry Avenue to North West End, and the entire area within Capaha Park.

Officers will be on duty placing signs and other traffic control devices. Parking will be restored on the streets immediately after the parade.

Vehicles parked after 2 p.m. Sunday will be towed at the owner's expense.

These precautions are being taken for the safety of the spectators and those participating in the parade.