Winter weather is in full effect, shattering records and ushering in Extreme Cold Weather Alerts. This weekend, the Santa Claus Parade takes over downtown so whether you want to join in the fun or miss it altogether, your commute may be affected. Plus, Brampton's Winter Lights Festival is happening. Head over to Ken Whillans square for the lighting of the tree.
Read on for a few more spots you’ll want to avoid this weekend in Brampton…
Friday
Main St. South
Effective: Friday, Nov. 15 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Closed from Queen St. to Wellington St. W
Wellington St. W
Effective: Friday, Nov. 15 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Closed from George St. to Main St.
Saturday
Main St.
Effective: Saturday, Nov. 16 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Closed from Vodden St. to Queen St.
Church St. E
Effective: Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Closed from Scott St. to Union St.
Ken Whillans Dr.
Effective: Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Closed from Vodden St. to Church St. E
Sproule Drive
Effective: Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Closed from Main St. N to Ken Whillans Dr.
Queen St. E
Effective: Saturday, Nov. 16 from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Closed from Main St. to Centre St.
Queen St. W
Effective: Saturday, Nov. 16 from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Closed from George St. to Main St.
Main St. S
Effective: Saturday, Nov. 16 from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Closed from Queen St. to Charolais Blvd.
Elgin Dr.
Effective: Saturday, Nov. 16 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Closed from Mill St. S to Main St. S
Wellington St. E
Effective: Saturday, Nov. 16 from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Closed from Main St. S to Chapel St.
Wellington St. W
Effective: Saturday, Nov. 16 from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Closed from George St. S to Main St. S